Leil Selichot 6106 / סליחות 9866
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9866 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 6103 | 23 Elul 9863 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6104 | 23 Elul 9864 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6105 | 20 Elul 9865 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6106 | 23 Elul 9866 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6107 | 23 Elul 9867 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6108 | 25 Elul 9868 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6109 | 20 Elul 9869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6110 | 23 Elul 9870 |
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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