Leil Selichot 5646 / סליחות 9406
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9406 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 5643 | 23 Elul 9403 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5644 | 25 Elul 9404 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5645 | 25 Elul 9405 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5646 | 21 Elul 9406 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5647 | 25 Elul 9407 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5648 | 25 Elul 9408 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5649 | 21 Elul 9409 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5650 | 23 Elul 9410 |
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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