Leil Selichot 8346 / סליחות 12106

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12106 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 8343 23 Elul 12103
Leil Selichot 8344 25 Elul 12104
Leil Selichot 8345 21 Elul 12105
Leil Selichot 8346 21 Elul 12106
Leil Selichot 8347 25 Elul 12107
Leil Selichot 8348 20 Elul 12108
Leil Selichot 8349 21 Elul 12109
Leil Selichot 8350 23 Elul 12110

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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