Leil Selichot 3026 / סליחות 6786

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6786 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 3023 25 Elul 6783
Leil Selichot 3024 21 Elul 6784
Leil Selichot 3025 25 Elul 6785
Leil Selichot 3026 25 Elul 6786
Leil Selichot 3027 21 Elul 6787
Leil Selichot 3028 23 Elul 6788
Leil Selichot 3029 25 Elul 6789
Leil Selichot 3030 21 Elul 6790

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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