Leil Selichot 3826 / סליחות 7586

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7586 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 3823 23 Elul 7583
Leil Selichot 3824 25 Elul 7584
Leil Selichot 3825 21 Elul 7585
Leil Selichot 3826 23 Elul 7586
Leil Selichot 3827 25 Elul 7587
Leil Selichot 3828 20 Elul 7588
Leil Selichot 3829 21 Elul 7589
Leil Selichot 3830 23 Elul 7590

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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