Leil Selichot 9636 / סליחות 13396

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13396 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 9633 25 Elul 13393
Leil Selichot 9634 21 Elul 13394
Leil Selichot 9635 21 Elul 13395
Leil Selichot 9636 23 Elul 13396
Leil Selichot 9637 20 Elul 13397
Leil Selichot 9638 21 Elul 13398
Leil Selichot 9639 23 Elul 13399
Leil Selichot 9640 25 Elul 13400

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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