Leil Selichot 7166 / סליחות 10926

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10926 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 7163 25 Elul 10923
Leil Selichot 7164 20 Elul 10924
Leil Selichot 7165 21 Elul 10925
Leil Selichot 7166 23 Elul 10926
Leil Selichot 7167 20 Elul 10927
Leil Selichot 7168 21 Elul 10928
Leil Selichot 7169 23 Elul 10929
Leil Selichot 7170 25 Elul 10930

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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