Leil Selichot 2268 / סליחות 6028
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6028 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 2265 | 21 Elul 6025 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2266 | 21 Elul 6026 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2267 | 23 Elul 6027 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2268 | 20 Elul 6028 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2269 | 21 Elul 6029 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2270 | 23 Elul 6030 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2271 | 25 Elul 6031 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2272 | 21 Elul 6032 |
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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