Leil Selichot 2576 / סליחות 6336
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6336 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 2573 | 20 Elul 6333 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2574 | 23 Elul 6334 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2575 | 23 Elul 6335 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2576 | 25 Elul 6336 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2577 | 21 Elul 6337 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2578 | 23 Elul 6338 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2579 | 25 Elul 6339 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2580 | 21 Elul 6340 |
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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