Leil Selichot 3186 / סליחות 6946
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6946 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 3183 | 21 Elul 6943 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3184 | 23 Elul 6944 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3185 | 20 Elul 6945 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3186 | 21 Elul 6946 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3187 | 23 Elul 6947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3188 | 25 Elul 6948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3189 | 20 Elul 6949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3190 | 23 Elul 6950 |
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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