Leil Selichot 8036 / סליחות 11796

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11796 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 8033 20 Elul 11793
Leil Selichot 8034 21 Elul 11794
Leil Selichot 8035 23 Elul 11795
Leil Selichot 8036 25 Elul 11796
Leil Selichot 8037 20 Elul 11797
Leil Selichot 8038 23 Elul 11798
Leil Selichot 8039 23 Elul 11799
Leil Selichot 8040 25 Elul 11800

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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