Leil Selichot 5416 / סליחות 9176

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9176 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 5413 23 Elul 9173
Leil Selichot 5414 25 Elul 9174
Leil Selichot 5415 20 Elul 9175
Leil Selichot 5416 23 Elul 9176
Leil Selichot 5417 23 Elul 9177
Leil Selichot 5418 25 Elul 9178
Leil Selichot 5419 21 Elul 9179
Leil Selichot 5420 23 Elul 9180

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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