Leil Selichot 2096 / סליחות 5856
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5856 occurs after nightfall 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 2093 | 21 Elul 5853 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2094 | 23 Elul 5854 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2095 | 25 Elul 5855 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2096 | 21 Elul 5856 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2097 | 23 Elul 5857 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2098 | 23 Elul 5858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2099 | 20 Elul 5859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2100 | 21 Elul 5860 |
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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