Leil Selichot 2516 / סליחות 6276
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6276 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 2513 | 21 Elul 6273 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2514 | 23 Elul 6274 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2515 | 20 Elul 6275 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2516 | 21 Elul 6276 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2517 | 23 Elul 6277 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2518 | 25 Elul 6278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2519 | 21 Elul 6279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2520 | 23 Elul 6280 |
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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