Leil Selichot 1656 / סליחות 5416

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5416 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 1653 21 Elul 5413
Leil Selichot 1654 23 Elul 5414
Leil Selichot 1655 23 Elul 5415
Leil Selichot 1656 20 Elul 5416
Leil Selichot 1657 23 Elul 5417
Leil Selichot 1658 23 Elul 5418
Leil Selichot 1659 25 Elul 5419
Leil Selichot 1660 21 Elul 5420

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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