Leil Selichot 3506 / סליחות 7266

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7266 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 3503 20 Elul 7263
Leil Selichot 3504 21 Elul 7264
Leil Selichot 3505 23 Elul 7265
Leil Selichot 3506 25 Elul 7266
Leil Selichot 3507 21 Elul 7267
Leil Selichot 3508 23 Elul 7268
Leil Selichot 3509 23 Elul 7269
Leil Selichot 3510 20 Elul 7270

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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