Leil Selichot 6916 / סליחות 10676
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10676 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 6913 | 25 Elul 10673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6914 | 21 Elul 10674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6915 | 23 Elul 10675 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6916 | 25 Elul 10676 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6917 | 20 Elul 10677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6918 | 21 Elul 10678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6919 | 23 Elul 10679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6920 | 20 Elul 10680 |
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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