Leil Selichot 8746 / סליחות 12506
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12506 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 8743 | 25 Elul 12503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8744 | 21 Elul 12504 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8745 | 21 Elul 12505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8746 | 23 Elul 12506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8747 | 20 Elul 12507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8748 | 21 Elul 12508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8749 | 23 Elul 12509 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8750 | 25 Elul 12510 |
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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