Leil Selichot 9516 / סליחות 13276

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13276 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 9513 21 Elul 13273
Leil Selichot 9514 23 Elul 13274
Leil Selichot 9515 20 Elul 13275
Leil Selichot 9516 21 Elul 13276
Leil Selichot 9517 23 Elul 13277
Leil Selichot 9518 25 Elul 13278
Leil Selichot 9519 20 Elul 13279
Leil Selichot 9520 23 Elul 13280

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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