Leil Selichot 2126 / סליחות 5886
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5886 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2123 | 20 Elul 5883 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2124 | 23 Elul 5884 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2125 | 23 Elul 5885 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2126 | 25 Elul 5886 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2127 | 21 Elul 5887 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2128 | 23 Elul 5888 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2129 | 25 Elul 5889 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2130 | 20 Elul 5890 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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