Leil Selichot 1796 / סליחות 5556
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5556 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 1793 | 23 Elul 5553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1794 | 25 Elul 5554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1795 | 21 Elul 5555 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1796 | 21 Elul 5556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1797 | 25 Elul 5557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1798 | 20 Elul 5558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1799 | 21 Elul 5559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1800 | 23 Elul 5560 |
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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