Leil Selichot 5506 / סליחות 9266
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9266 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 5503 | 21 Elul 9263 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5504 | 21 Elul 9264 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5505 | 25 Elul 9265 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5506 | 20 Elul 9266 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5507 | 21 Elul 9267 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5508 | 23 Elul 9268 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5509 | 20 Elul 9269 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5510 | 21 Elul 9270 |
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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