Leil Selichot 3836 / סליחות 7596

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7596 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 3833 23 Elul 7593
Leil Selichot 3834 25 Elul 7594
Leil Selichot 3835 20 Elul 7595
Leil Selichot 3836 23 Elul 7596
Leil Selichot 3837 25 Elul 7597
Leil Selichot 3838 25 Elul 7598
Leil Selichot 3839 21 Elul 7599
Leil Selichot 3840 23 Elul 7600

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
by Michael Strassfeld

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.