Leil Selichot 4926 / סליחות 8686
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8686 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 4923 | 23 Elul 8683 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4924 | 25 Elul 8684 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4925 | 21 Elul 8685 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4926 | 23 Elul 8686 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4927 | 25 Elul 8687 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4928 | 21 Elul 8688 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4929 | 23 Elul 8689 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4930 | 25 Elul 8690 |
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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