Leil Selichot 5916 / סליחות 9676
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9676 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 5913 | 21 Elul 9673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5914 | 23 Elul 9674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5915 | 25 Elul 9675 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5916 | 21 Elul 9676 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5917 | 23 Elul 9677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5918 | 25 Elul 9678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5919 | 25 Elul 9679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5920 | 21 Elul 9680 |
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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