Leil Selichot 5036 / סליחות 8796

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8796 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 5033 21 Elul 8793
Leil Selichot 5034 23 Elul 8794
Leil Selichot 5035 25 Elul 8795
Leil Selichot 5036 21 Elul 8796
Leil Selichot 5037 21 Elul 8797
Leil Selichot 5038 23 Elul 8798
Leil Selichot 5039 20 Elul 8799
Leil Selichot 5040 21 Elul 8800

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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