Leil Selichot 2116 / סליחות 5876
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5876 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 2113 | 21 Elul 5873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2114 | 21 Elul 5874 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2115 | 25 Elul 5875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2116 | 21 Elul 5876 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2117 | 21 Elul 5877 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2118 | 23 Elul 5878 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2119 | 25 Elul 5879 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2120 | 21 Elul 5880 |
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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