Leil Selichot 5066 / סליחות 8826
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8826 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 5063 | 20 Elul 8823 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5064 | 21 Elul 8824 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5065 | 23 Elul 8825 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5066 | 20 Elul 8826 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5067 | 21 Elul 8827 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5068 | 23 Elul 8828 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5069 | 25 Elul 8829 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5070 | 20 Elul 8830 |
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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