Leil Selichot 1056 / סליחות 4816

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4816 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 the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1053 25 Elul 4813
Leil Selichot 1054 21 Elul 4814
Leil Selichot 1055 21 Elul 4815
Leil Selichot 1056 25 Elul 4816
Leil Selichot 1057 20 Elul 4817
Leil Selichot 1058 21 Elul 4818
Leil Selichot 1059 23 Elul 4819
Leil Selichot 1060 20 Elul 4820

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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