Leil Selichot 3286 / סליחות 7046

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7046 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 3283 20 Elul 7043
Leil Selichot 3284 21 Elul 7044
Leil Selichot 3285 23 Elul 7045
Leil Selichot 3286 25 Elul 7046
Leil Selichot 3287 20 Elul 7047
Leil Selichot 3288 23 Elul 7048
Leil Selichot 3289 23 Elul 7049
Leil Selichot 3290 25 Elul 7050

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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