Leil Selichot 2636 / סליחות 6396

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6396 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 2633 25 Elul 6393
Leil Selichot 2634 21 Elul 6394
Leil Selichot 2635 21 Elul 6395
Leil Selichot 2636 25 Elul 6396
Leil Selichot 2637 20 Elul 6397
Leil Selichot 2638 21 Elul 6398
Leil Selichot 2639 23 Elul 6399
Leil Selichot 2640 20 Elul 6400

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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