Leil Selichot 2326 / סליחות 6086
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6086 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 2323 | 21 Elul 6083 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2324 | 23 Elul 6084 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2325 | 25 Elul 6085 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2326 | 20 Elul 6086 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2327 | 23 Elul 6087 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2328 | 23 Elul 6088 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2329 | 25 Elul 6089 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2330 | 21 Elul 6090 |
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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