Leil Selichot 256 / סליחות 4016
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4016 occurred 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 253 | 23 Elul 4013 | ||
| Leil Selichot 254 | 25 Elul 4014 | ||
| Leil Selichot 255 | 25 Elul 4015 | ||
| Leil Selichot 256 | 21 Elul 4016 | ||
| Leil Selichot 257 | 23 Elul 4017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 258 | 25 Elul 4018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 259 | 21 Elul 4019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 260 | 21 Elul 4020 |
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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