Leil Selichot 9696 / סליחות 13456

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13456 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 9693 23 Elul 13453
Leil Selichot 9694 25 Elul 13454
Leil Selichot 9695 20 Elul 13455
Leil Selichot 9696 23 Elul 13456
Leil Selichot 9697 25 Elul 13457
Leil Selichot 9698 25 Elul 13458
Leil Selichot 9699 21 Elul 13459
Leil Selichot 9700 23 Elul 13460

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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