Leil Selichot 6606 / סליחות 10366
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10366 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 6603 | 21 Elul 10363 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6604 | 23 Elul 10364 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6605 | 25 Elul 10365 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6606 | 20 Elul 10366 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6607 | 23 Elul 10367 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6608 | 25 Elul 10368 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6609 | 25 Elul 10369 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6610 | 21 Elul 10370 |
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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