Leil Selichot 2426 / סליחות 6186

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6186 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 2423 23 Elul 6183
Leil Selichot 2424 20 Elul 6184
Leil Selichot 2425 23 Elul 6185
Leil Selichot 2426 23 Elul 6186
Leil Selichot 2427 25 Elul 6187
Leil Selichot 2428 21 Elul 6188
Leil Selichot 2429 23 Elul 6189
Leil Selichot 2430 25 Elul 6190

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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