Leil Selichot 5136 / סליחות 8896

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8896 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 5133 25 Elul 8893
Leil Selichot 5134 21 Elul 8894
Leil Selichot 5135 21 Elul 8895
Leil Selichot 5136 23 Elul 8896
Leil Selichot 5137 20 Elul 8897
Leil Selichot 5138 21 Elul 8898
Leil Selichot 5139 23 Elul 8899
Leil Selichot 5140 25 Elul 8900

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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