Leil Selichot 8666 / סליחות 12426
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12426 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 8663 | 21 Elul 12423 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8664 | 21 Elul 12424 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8665 | 25 Elul 12425 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8666 | 25 Elul 12426 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8667 | 21 Elul 12427 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8668 | 23 Elul 12428 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8669 | 25 Elul 12429 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8670 | 21 Elul 12430 |
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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