Leil Selichot 4566 / סליחות 8326
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8326 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 4563 | 21 Elul 8323 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4564 | 23 Elul 8324 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4565 | 25 Elul 8325 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4566 | 21 Elul 8326 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4567 | 23 Elul 8327 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4568 | 25 Elul 8328 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4569 | 20 Elul 8329 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4570 | 21 Elul 8330 |
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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