Leil Selichot 7226 / סליחות 10986
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10986 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 7223 | 23 Elul 10983 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7224 | 25 Elul 10984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7225 | 25 Elul 10985 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7226 | 21 Elul 10986 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7227 | 25 Elul 10987 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7228 | 25 Elul 10988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7229 | 21 Elul 10989 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7230 | 23 Elul 10990 |
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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