Leil Selichot 4526 / סליחות 8286

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8286 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 4523 23 Elul 8283
Leil Selichot 4524 23 Elul 8284
Leil Selichot 4525 20 Elul 8285
Leil Selichot 4526 23 Elul 8286
Leil Selichot 4527 23 Elul 8287
Leil Selichot 4528 25 Elul 8288
Leil Selichot 4529 21 Elul 8289
Leil Selichot 4530 23 Elul 8290

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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