Selichot in Jerusalem 2026
Aug 14 – Sep 20, 2026 · updated daily
Selichot nights are among the most Jerusalem experiences there are: tens of thousands stream to the Western Wall after midnight, guided Selichot tours wind between the synagogues of the Old City and Nachlaot, and piyut concerts fill the city — from the start of Elul until the eve of Yom Kippur.
Nowhere in the world do the Selichot prayers look like they do in Jerusalem. Guided tours sell out fast — especially on the nights before Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, when the Western Wall plaza is full until dawn. Come by public transit or on foot: access to the Old City is very crowded on these nights.
Selichot events already on the calendar
0 eventsSelichot 2026 events are still being announced — the calendar is updated daily as the dates approach.
Meanwhile — all upcoming events →FAQ — Selichot in Jerusalem
When are Selichot said at the Western Wall?
Sephardic communities begin at the start of the month of Elul, Ashkenazi communities on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashana. Central Selichot gatherings take place at the Western Wall every night throughout the season, peaking on the nights before Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. The organized Selichot tours on this page are updated weekly.
What is a Selichot tour and who is it for?
A guided night walk between synagogues and prayer gatherings in the Old City, Nachlaot, or the city center, weaving stories and history into the living Selichot experience — usually ending at the Western Wall. You don't need to be religious; it's a uniquely Jerusalem cultural experience.
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