Leil Selichot 1036 / סליחות 4796

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4796 occurred on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1033 20 Elul 4793
Leil Selichot 1034 21 Elul 4794
Leil Selichot 1035 23 Elul 4795
Leil Selichot 1036 25 Elul 4796
Leil Selichot 1037 20 Elul 4797
Leil Selichot 1038 23 Elul 4798
Leil Selichot 1039 23 Elul 4799
Leil Selichot 1040 25 Elul 4800

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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