Leil Selichot 6846 / סליחות 10606
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10606 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 6843 | 21 Elul 10603 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6844 | 23 Elul 10604 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6845 | 25 Elul 10605 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6846 | 20 Elul 10606 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6847 | 23 Elul 10607 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6848 | 23 Elul 10608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6849 | 20 Elul 10609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6850 | 21 Elul 10610 |
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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