Leil Selichot 7126 / סליחות 10886

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10886 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 7123 25 Elul 10883
Leil Selichot 7124 21 Elul 10884
Leil Selichot 7125 23 Elul 10885
Leil Selichot 7126 25 Elul 10886
Leil Selichot 7127 20 Elul 10887
Leil Selichot 7128 23 Elul 10888
Leil Selichot 7129 25 Elul 10889
Leil Selichot 7130 25 Elul 10890

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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