Leil Selichot 8546 / סליחות 12306

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12306 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 8543 25 Elul 12303
Leil Selichot 8544 25 Elul 12304
Leil Selichot 8545 21 Elul 12305
Leil Selichot 8546 23 Elul 12306
Leil Selichot 8547 25 Elul 12307
Leil Selichot 8548 21 Elul 12308
Leil Selichot 8549 23 Elul 12309
Leil Selichot 8550 23 Elul 12310

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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