Leil Selichot 5086 / סליחות 8846

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8846 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 5083 25 Elul 8843
Leil Selichot 5084 21 Elul 8844
Leil Selichot 5085 23 Elul 8845
Leil Selichot 5086 25 Elul 8846
Leil Selichot 5087 21 Elul 8847
Leil Selichot 5088 23 Elul 8848
Leil Selichot 5089 25 Elul 8849
Leil Selichot 5090 20 Elul 8850

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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