Leil Selichot 1916 / סליחות 5676
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5676 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 1913 | 25 Elul 5673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1914 | 21 Elul 5674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1915 | 25 Elul 5675 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1916 | 25 Elul 5676 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1917 | 21 Elul 5677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1918 | 23 Elul 5678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1919 | 25 Elul 5679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1920 | 21 Elul 5680 |
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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