Leil Selichot 5066 / סליחות 8826

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8826 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 5063 20 Elul 8823
Leil Selichot 5064 21 Elul 8824
Leil Selichot 5065 23 Elul 8825
Leil Selichot 5066 20 Elul 8826
Leil Selichot 5067 21 Elul 8827
Leil Selichot 5068 23 Elul 8828
Leil Selichot 5069 25 Elul 8829
Leil Selichot 5070 20 Elul 8830

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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