Leil Selichot 4586 / סליחות 8346

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8346 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 4583 21 Elul 8343
Leil Selichot 4584 23 Elul 8344
Leil Selichot 4585 25 Elul 8345
Leil Selichot 4586 21 Elul 8346
Leil Selichot 4587 21 Elul 8347
Leil Selichot 4588 25 Elul 8348
Leil Selichot 4589 25 Elul 8349
Leil Selichot 4590 21 Elul 8350

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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