Leil Selichot 8736 / סליחות 12496

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12496 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 8733 25 Elul 12493
Leil Selichot 8734 25 Elul 12494
Leil Selichot 8735 21 Elul 12495
Leil Selichot 8736 25 Elul 12496
Leil Selichot 8737 25 Elul 12497
Leil Selichot 8738 21 Elul 12498
Leil Selichot 8739 23 Elul 12499
Leil Selichot 8740 25 Elul 12500

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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