Leil Selichot 6266 / סליחות 10026

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10026 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 6263 25 Elul 10023
Leil Selichot 6264 25 Elul 10024
Leil Selichot 6265 21 Elul 10025
Leil Selichot 6266 25 Elul 10026
Leil Selichot 6267 25 Elul 10027
Leil Selichot 6268 21 Elul 10028
Leil Selichot 6269 23 Elul 10029
Leil Selichot 6270 25 Elul 10030

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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