Leil Selichot 7476 / סליחות 11236

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11236 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 7473 21 Elul 11233
Leil Selichot 7474 25 Elul 11234
Leil Selichot 7475 25 Elul 11235
Leil Selichot 7476 21 Elul 11236
Leil Selichot 7477 23 Elul 11237
Leil Selichot 7478 25 Elul 11238
Leil Selichot 7479 21 Elul 11239
Leil Selichot 7480 21 Elul 11240

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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