Leil Selichot 7176 / סליחות 10936
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10936 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 7173 | 23 Elul 10933 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7174 | 25 Elul 10934 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7175 | 21 Elul 10935 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7176 | 23 Elul 10936 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7177 | 25 Elul 10937 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7178 | 21 Elul 10938 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7179 | 23 Elul 10939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7180 | 25 Elul 10940 |
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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