Leil Selichot 9886 / סליחות 13646

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13646 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 9883 25 Elul 13643
Leil Selichot 9884 20 Elul 13644
Leil Selichot 9885 21 Elul 13645
Leil Selichot 9886 23 Elul 13646
Leil Selichot 9887 20 Elul 13647
Leil Selichot 9888 21 Elul 13648
Leil Selichot 9889 23 Elul 13649
Leil Selichot 9890 23 Elul 13650

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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