Leil Selichot 8840 / סליחות 12600

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12600 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 8837 23 Elul 12597
Leil Selichot 8838 25 Elul 12598
Leil Selichot 8839 21 Elul 12599
Leil Selichot 8840 21 Elul 12600
Leil Selichot 8841 25 Elul 12601
Leil Selichot 8842 20 Elul 12602
Leil Selichot 8843 21 Elul 12603
Leil Selichot 8844 23 Elul 12604

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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