Leil Selichot 8586 / סליחות 12346

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12346 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 8583 23 Elul 12343
Leil Selichot 8584 25 Elul 12344
Leil Selichot 8585 25 Elul 12345
Leil Selichot 8586 21 Elul 12346
Leil Selichot 8587 25 Elul 12347
Leil Selichot 8588 25 Elul 12348
Leil Selichot 8589 21 Elul 12349
Leil Selichot 8590 23 Elul 12350

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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