Leil Selichot 1356 / סליחות 5116

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5116 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 1353 23 Elul 5113
Leil Selichot 1354 25 Elul 5114
Leil Selichot 1355 21 Elul 5115
Leil Selichot 1356 23 Elul 5116
Leil Selichot 1357 23 Elul 5117
Leil Selichot 1358 20 Elul 5118
Leil Selichot 1359 21 Elul 5119
Leil Selichot 1360 23 Elul 5120

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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