Leil Selichot 3736 / סליחות 7496

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7496 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 3733 20 Elul 7493
Leil Selichot 3734 21 Elul 7494
Leil Selichot 3735 23 Elul 7495
Leil Selichot 3736 25 Elul 7496
Leil Selichot 3737 20 Elul 7497
Leil Selichot 3738 23 Elul 7498
Leil Selichot 3739 25 Elul 7499
Leil Selichot 3740 25 Elul 7500

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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