Leil Selichot 2726 / סליחות 6486
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6486 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 2723 | 23 Elul 6483 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2724 | 25 Elul 6484 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2725 | 25 Elul 6485 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2726 | 21 Elul 6486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2727 | 23 Elul 6487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2728 | 25 Elul 6488 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2729 | 21 Elul 6489 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2730 | 23 Elul 6490 |
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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