Leil Selichot 876 / סליחות 4636

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4636 occurred 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 873 25 Elul 4633
Leil Selichot 874 25 Elul 4634
Leil Selichot 875 21 Elul 4635
Leil Selichot 876 23 Elul 4636
Leil Selichot 877 25 Elul 4637
Leil Selichot 878 21 Elul 4638
Leil Selichot 879 21 Elul 4639
Leil Selichot 880 25 Elul 4640

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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