Leil Selichot 3476 / סליחות 7236

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7236 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 3473 21 Elul 7233
Leil Selichot 3474 21 Elul 7234
Leil Selichot 3475 25 Elul 7235
Leil Selichot 3476 20 Elul 7236
Leil Selichot 3477 21 Elul 7237
Leil Selichot 3478 23 Elul 7238
Leil Selichot 3479 25 Elul 7239
Leil Selichot 3480 21 Elul 7240

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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