Leil Selichot 3526 / סליחות 7286

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7286 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 3523 25 Elul 7283
Leil Selichot 3524 21 Elul 7284
Leil Selichot 3525 21 Elul 7285
Leil Selichot 3526 25 Elul 7286
Leil Selichot 3527 21 Elul 7287
Leil Selichot 3528 21 Elul 7288
Leil Selichot 3529 23 Elul 7289
Leil Selichot 3530 20 Elul 7290

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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