Leil Selichot 6506 / סליחות 10266
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10266 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 6503 | 23 Elul 10263 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6504 | 25 Elul 10264 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6505 | 21 Elul 10265 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6506 | 23 Elul 10266 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6507 | 25 Elul 10267 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6508 | 20 Elul 10268 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6509 | 23 Elul 10269 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6510 | 25 Elul 10270 |
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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