Leil Selichot 926 / סְלִיחוֹת 4686
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4686 occurred 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 924 | 25 Elul 4684 | ||
| Leil Selichot 925 | 25 Elul 4685 | ||
| Leil Selichot 926 | 21 Elul 4686 | ||
| Leil Selichot 927 | 23 Elul 4687 | ||
| Leil Selichot 928 | 25 Elul 4688 | ||
| Leil Selichot 929 | 21 Elul 4689 | ||
| Leil Selichot 930 | 23 Elul 4690 | ||
| Leil Selichot 931 | 25 Elul 4691 |
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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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