Leil Selichot 1616 / סליחות 5376
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5376 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 1613 | 21 Elul 5373 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1614 | 25 Elul 5374 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1615 | 25 Elul 5375 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1616 | 21 Elul 5376 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1617 | 23 Elul 5377 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1618 | 25 Elul 5378 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1619 | 21 Elul 5379 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1620 | 21 Elul 5380 |
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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