Leil Selichot 9466 / סליחות 13226

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13226 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 9463 23 Elul 13223
Leil Selichot 9464 25 Elul 13224
Leil Selichot 9465 21 Elul 13225
Leil Selichot 9466 23 Elul 13226
Leil Selichot 9467 23 Elul 13227
Leil Selichot 9468 20 Elul 13228
Leil Selichot 9469 23 Elul 13229
Leil Selichot 9470 23 Elul 13230

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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