Leil Selichot 6416 / סליחות 10176

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10176 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 6413 25 Elul 10173
Leil Selichot 6414 21 Elul 10174
Leil Selichot 6415 25 Elul 10175
Leil Selichot 6416 25 Elul 10176
Leil Selichot 6417 21 Elul 10177
Leil Selichot 6418 23 Elul 10178
Leil Selichot 6419 25 Elul 10179
Leil Selichot 6420 21 Elul 10180

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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