Leil Selichot 1456 / סליחות 5216

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5216 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 1453 20 Elul 5213
Leil Selichot 1454 21 Elul 5214
Leil Selichot 1455 23 Elul 5215
Leil Selichot 1456 20 Elul 5216
Leil Selichot 1457 21 Elul 5217
Leil Selichot 1458 23 Elul 5218
Leil Selichot 1459 25 Elul 5219
Leil Selichot 1460 20 Elul 5220

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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