Leil Selichot 4516 / סליחות 8276
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8276 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 4513 | 23 Elul 8273 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4514 | 25 Elul 8274 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4515 | 21 Elul 8275 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4516 | 21 Elul 8276 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4517 | 25 Elul 8277 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4518 | 20 Elul 8278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4519 | 21 Elul 8279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4520 | 23 Elul 8280 |
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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