Leil Selichot 7776 / סליחות 11536

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11536 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 7773 25 Elul 11533
Leil Selichot 7774 21 Elul 11534
Leil Selichot 7775 25 Elul 11535
Leil Selichot 7776 25 Elul 11536
Leil Selichot 7777 21 Elul 11537
Leil Selichot 7778 23 Elul 11538
Leil Selichot 7779 25 Elul 11539
Leil Selichot 7780 21 Elul 11540

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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