Leil Selichot 8566 / סליחות 12326

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12326 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 8563 23 Elul 12323
Leil Selichot 8564 25 Elul 12324
Leil Selichot 8565 21 Elul 12325
Leil Selichot 8566 21 Elul 12326
Leil Selichot 8567 25 Elul 12327
Leil Selichot 8568 21 Elul 12328
Leil Selichot 8569 21 Elul 12329
Leil Selichot 8570 23 Elul 12330

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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