Leil Selichot 2316 / סליחות 6076
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6076 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 2313 | 21 Elul 6073 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2314 | 23 Elul 6074 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2315 | 25 Elul 6075 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2316 | 21 Elul 6076 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2317 | 23 Elul 6077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2318 | 25 Elul 6078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2319 | 20 Elul 6079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2320 | 21 Elul 6080 |
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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