Leil Selichot 1396 / סליחות 5156

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5156 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 1393 21 Elul 5153
Leil Selichot 1394 25 Elul 5154
Leil Selichot 1395 25 Elul 5155
Leil Selichot 1396 21 Elul 5156
Leil Selichot 1397 23 Elul 5157
Leil Selichot 1398 25 Elul 5158
Leil Selichot 1399 21 Elul 5159
Leil Selichot 1400 21 Elul 5160

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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