Leil Selichot 1956 / סליחות 5716
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5716 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 1953 | 25 Elul 5713 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1954 | 20 Elul 5714 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1955 | 23 Elul 5715 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1956 | 25 Elul 5716 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1957 | 25 Elul 5717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1958 | 21 Elul 5718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1959 | 23 Elul 5719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1960 | 25 Elul 5720 |
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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