Leil Selichot 1256 / סליחות 5016
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Hebcal does not take into account a correction of ten days that was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII known as the Gregorian Reformation. [1]
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5016 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1253 | 20 Elul 5013 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1254 | 21 Elul 5014 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1255 | 23 Elul 5015 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1256 | 25 Elul 5016 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1257 | 21 Elul 5017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1258 | 23 Elul 5018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1259 | 23 Elul 5019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1260 | 20 Elul 5020 |
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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