Selichot Start Dates
Beginning of Selichot Observance
- י"ז אב התשע"ו
a question
Hello Rabbi, I would like to know when the days of Selichot begin in 2016? Thank you in advance, Shmuel.
Answer
Hello, according to the Sephardi custom, Selichot begin on the second day of Elul (see Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 581:1, and Chazon Ovadia Yamim Noraim pg. 2). According to the Ashkenazi custom, Selichot begin on the Sunday before Rosh Hashanah. If Rosh Hashanah falls on a Monday or Tuesday, Selichot begin on the previous Sunday (see Rema there). Best regards, Hillel Meires.
