Leil Selichot 6966 / סליחות 10726
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10726 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 6963 | 23 Elul 10723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6964 | 25 Elul 10724 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6965 | 21 Elul 10725 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6966 | 23 Elul 10726 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6967 | 25 Elul 10727 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6968 | 21 Elul 10728 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6969 | 23 Elul 10729 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6970 | 23 Elul 10730 |
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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