Leil Selichot 2226 / סליחות 5986

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5986 occurs after nightfall 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 2223 23 Elul 5983
Leil Selichot 2224 20 Elul 5984
Leil Selichot 2225 21 Elul 5985
Leil Selichot 2226 23 Elul 5986
Leil Selichot 2227 25 Elul 5987
Leil Selichot 2228 20 Elul 5988
Leil Selichot 2229 23 Elul 5989
Leil Selichot 2230 25 Elul 5990

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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