Leil Selichot 2876 / סליחות 6636
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6636 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 2873 | 25 Elul 6633 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2874 | 25 Elul 6634 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2875 | 21 Elul 6635 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2876 | 25 Elul 6636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2877 | 25 Elul 6637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2878 | 21 Elul 6638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2879 | 23 Elul 6639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2880 | 25 Elul 6640 |
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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