Leil Selichot 5326 / סליחות 9086

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9086 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 5323 25 Elul 9083
Leil Selichot 5324 21 Elul 9084
Leil Selichot 5325 23 Elul 9085
Leil Selichot 5326 25 Elul 9086
Leil Selichot 5327 21 Elul 9087
Leil Selichot 5328 21 Elul 9088
Leil Selichot 5329 25 Elul 9089
Leil Selichot 5330 25 Elul 9090

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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