Leil Selichot 8376 / סליחות 12136

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12136 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 8373 21 Elul 12133
Leil Selichot 8374 25 Elul 12134
Leil Selichot 8375 20 Elul 12135
Leil Selichot 8376 21 Elul 12136
Leil Selichot 8377 23 Elul 12137
Leil Selichot 8378 20 Elul 12138
Leil Selichot 8379 21 Elul 12139
Leil Selichot 8380 23 Elul 12140

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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