Leil Selichot 1856 / סליחות 5616
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5616 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 1853 | 21 Elul 5613 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1854 | 23 Elul 5614 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1855 | 25 Elul 5615 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1856 | 20 Elul 5616 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1857 | 23 Elul 5617 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1858 | 25 Elul 5618 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1859 | 25 Elul 5619 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1860 | 21 Elul 5620 |
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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