Leil Selichot 3966 / סליחות 7726

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7726 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 3963 25 Elul 7723
Leil Selichot 3964 21 Elul 7724
Leil Selichot 3965 23 Elul 7725
Leil Selichot 3966 25 Elul 7726
Leil Selichot 3967 21 Elul 7727
Leil Selichot 3968 21 Elul 7728
Leil Selichot 3969 25 Elul 7729
Leil Selichot 3970 21 Elul 7730

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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