Leil Selichot 7336 / סליחות 11096

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11096 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 7333 20 Elul 11093
Leil Selichot 7334 21 Elul 11094
Leil Selichot 7335 23 Elul 11095
Leil Selichot 7336 25 Elul 11096
Leil Selichot 7337 21 Elul 11097
Leil Selichot 7338 23 Elul 11098
Leil Selichot 7339 25 Elul 11099
Leil Selichot 7340 20 Elul 11100

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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