Leil Selichot 6626 / סליחות 10386
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10386 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 6623 | 21 Elul 10383 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6624 | 23 Elul 10384 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6625 | 23 Elul 10385 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6626 | 20 Elul 10386 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6627 | 23 Elul 10387 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6628 | 23 Elul 10388 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6629 | 25 Elul 10389 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6630 | 21 Elul 10390 |
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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