Leil Selichot 9706 / סליחות 13466

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13466 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 9703 23 Elul 13463
Leil Selichot 9704 25 Elul 13464
Leil Selichot 9705 21 Elul 13465
Leil Selichot 9706 21 Elul 13466
Leil Selichot 9707 25 Elul 13467
Leil Selichot 9708 20 Elul 13468
Leil Selichot 9709 21 Elul 13469
Leil Selichot 9710 23 Elul 13470

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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