Leil Selichot 5146 / סליחות 8906
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8906 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 5143 | 23 Elul 8903 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5144 | 25 Elul 8904 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5145 | 21 Elul 8905 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5146 | 23 Elul 8906 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5147 | 25 Elul 8907 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5148 | 21 Elul 8908 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5149 | 23 Elul 8909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5150 | 25 Elul 8910 |
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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