Leil Selichot 6026 / סליחות 9786
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9786 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 6023 | 25 Elul 9783 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6024 | 21 Elul 9784 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6025 | 21 Elul 9785 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6026 | 25 Elul 9786 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6027 | 20 Elul 9787 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6028 | 21 Elul 9788 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6029 | 23 Elul 9789 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6030 | 20 Elul 9790 |
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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