Leil Selichot 8226 / סליחות 11986
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11986 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 8223 | 21 Elul 11983 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8224 | 21 Elul 11984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8225 | 23 Elul 11985 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8226 | 20 Elul 11986 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8227 | 21 Elul 11987 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8228 | 23 Elul 11988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8229 | 25 Elul 11989 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8230 | 21 Elul 11990 |
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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