Leil Selichot 2766 / סליחות 6526
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6526 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 2763 | 21 Elul 6523 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2764 | 23 Elul 6524 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2765 | 25 Elul 6525 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2766 | 21 Elul 6526 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2767 | 23 Elul 6527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2768 | 23 Elul 6528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2769 | 20 Elul 6529 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2770 | 23 Elul 6530 |
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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