Leil Selichot 7056 / סליחות 10816
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10816 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 7053 | 21 Elul 10813 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7054 | 23 Elul 10814 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7055 | 25 Elul 10815 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7056 | 21 Elul 10816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7057 | 21 Elul 10817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7058 | 25 Elul 10818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7059 | 25 Elul 10819 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7060 | 21 Elul 10820 |
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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