09/05/2026
Selichot (forgiveness prayers) begin on the night of the 5th, we pause to look within. We acknowledge mistakes. We recognize where we've fallen short. We begin the sacred work of return, not just asking for forgiveness from others, but forgiving ourselves.
Forgiveness isn't easy. It requires honesty about who we've been and courage about who we want to become. It takes vulnerability to admit we're not perfect and strength to commit to change.
When we gather together in spaces of honesty and compassion, we support each other through this sacred work. We witness each other's struggles. We encourage each other's growth. We forgive each other and ourselves.
Leil Selichot marks the beginning of the High Holiday season, a time when we're invited to examine our hearts, repair broken relationships, and step toward who we're meant to be.
As we approach this season of return, may we find the courage to look within, the grace to forgive, and the strength to transform.