Leil Selichot 5336 / סליחות 9096

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9096 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 5333 25 Elul 9093
Leil Selichot 5334 21 Elul 9094
Leil Selichot 5335 23 Elul 9095
Leil Selichot 5336 25 Elul 9096
Leil Selichot 5337 20 Elul 9097
Leil Selichot 5338 23 Elul 9098
Leil Selichot 5339 23 Elul 9099
Leil Selichot 5340 20 Elul 9100

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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