Leil Selichot 9276 / סליחות 13036

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13036 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 9273 23 Elul 13033
Leil Selichot 9274 23 Elul 13034
Leil Selichot 9275 25 Elul 13035
Leil Selichot 9276 21 Elul 13036
Leil Selichot 9277 23 Elul 13037
Leil Selichot 9278 25 Elul 13038
Leil Selichot 9279 21 Elul 13039
Leil Selichot 9280 23 Elul 13040

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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