Leil Selichot 8706 / סליחות 12466

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12466 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 8703 20 Elul 12463
Leil Selichot 8704 21 Elul 12464
Leil Selichot 8705 23 Elul 12465
Leil Selichot 8706 25 Elul 12466
Leil Selichot 8707 20 Elul 12467
Leil Selichot 8708 23 Elul 12468
Leil Selichot 8709 25 Elul 12469
Leil Selichot 8710 25 Elul 12470

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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