Leil Selichot 2846 / סְלִיחוֹת 6606
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6606 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 2844 | 20 Elul 6604 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2845 | 23 Elul 6605 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2846 | 25 Elul 6606 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2847 | 20 Elul 6607 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2848 | 23 Elul 6608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2849 | 25 Elul 6609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2850 | 25 Elul 6610 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2851 | 21 Elul 6611 |
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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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