Leil Selichot 3676 / סליחות 7436

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7436 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 3673 21 Elul 7433
Leil Selichot 3674 23 Elul 7434
Leil Selichot 3675 25 Elul 7435
Leil Selichot 3676 21 Elul 7436
Leil Selichot 3677 21 Elul 7437
Leil Selichot 3678 23 Elul 7438
Leil Selichot 3679 20 Elul 7439
Leil Selichot 3680 21 Elul 7440

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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