Leil Selichot 6386 / סליחות 10146

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10146 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 6383 21 Elul 10143
Leil Selichot 6384 23 Elul 10144
Leil Selichot 6385 25 Elul 10145
Leil Selichot 6386 25 Elul 10146
Leil Selichot 6387 21 Elul 10147
Leil Selichot 6388 25 Elul 10148
Leil Selichot 6389 25 Elul 10149
Leil Selichot 6390 21 Elul 10150

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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