Leil Selichot 8746 / סליחות 12506

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12506 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 8743 25 Elul 12503
Leil Selichot 8744 21 Elul 12504
Leil Selichot 8745 21 Elul 12505
Leil Selichot 8746 23 Elul 12506
Leil Selichot 8747 20 Elul 12507
Leil Selichot 8748 21 Elul 12508
Leil Selichot 8749 23 Elul 12509
Leil Selichot 8750 25 Elul 12510

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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