Leil Selichot 2216 / סליחות 5976
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5976 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 2213 | 25 Elul 5973 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2214 | 25 Elul 5974 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2215 | 21 Elul 5975 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2216 | 23 Elul 5976 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2217 | 25 Elul 5977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2218 | 21 Elul 5978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2219 | 23 Elul 5979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2220 | 25 Elul 5980 |
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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