Leil Selichot 9526 / סליחות 13286
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13286 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 9523 | 21 Elul 13283 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9524 | 23 Elul 13284 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9525 | 25 Elul 13285 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9526 | 21 Elul 13286 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9527 | 23 Elul 13287 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9528 | 25 Elul 13288 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9529 | 25 Elul 13289 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9530 | 21 Elul 13290 |
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.