Leil Selichot 2366 / סליחות 6126
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6126 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 2363 | 21 Elul 6123 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2364 | 21 Elul 6124 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2365 | 23 Elul 6125 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2366 | 25 Elul 6126 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2367 | 21 Elul 6127 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2368 | 23 Elul 6128 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2369 | 25 Elul 6129 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2370 | 20 Elul 6130 |
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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