Leil Selichot 2696 / סְלִיחוֹת 6456
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6456 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2694 | 25 Elul 6454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2695 | 20 Elul 6455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2696 | 23 Elul 6456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2697 | 25 Elul 6457 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2698 | 25 Elul 6458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2699 | 21 Elul 6459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2700 | 23 Elul 6460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2701 | 25 Elul 6461 |
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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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