Leil Selichot 5526 / סליחות 9286

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9286 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 5523 25 Elul 9283
Leil Selichot 5524 21 Elul 9284
Leil Selichot 5525 25 Elul 9285
Leil Selichot 5526 25 Elul 9286
Leil Selichot 5527 21 Elul 9287
Leil Selichot 5528 23 Elul 9288
Leil Selichot 5529 25 Elul 9289
Leil Selichot 5530 21 Elul 9290

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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