Leil Selichot 2806 / סליחות 6566

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6566 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2803 25 Elul 6563
Leil Selichot 2804 21 Elul 6564
Leil Selichot 2805 25 Elul 6565
Leil Selichot 2806 25 Elul 6566
Leil Selichot 2807 21 Elul 6567
Leil Selichot 2808 23 Elul 6568
Leil Selichot 2809 25 Elul 6569
Leil Selichot 2810 21 Elul 6570

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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