Leil Selichot 5786 / סליחות 9546

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9546 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 5783 25 Elul 9543
Leil Selichot 5784 20 Elul 9544
Leil Selichot 5785 23 Elul 9545
Leil Selichot 5786 23 Elul 9546
Leil Selichot 5787 20 Elul 9547
Leil Selichot 5788 23 Elul 9548
Leil Selichot 5789 23 Elul 9549
Leil Selichot 5790 25 Elul 9550

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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