Leil Selichot 2156 / סליחות 5916
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5916 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 2153 | 25 Elul 5913 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2154 | 21 Elul 5914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2155 | 23 Elul 5915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2156 | 25 Elul 5916 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2157 | 20 Elul 5917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2158 | 23 Elul 5918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2159 | 25 Elul 5919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2160 | 25 Elul 5920 |
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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