Leil Selichot 2596 / סליחות 6356

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6356 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2593 20 Elul 6353
Leil Selichot 2594 21 Elul 6354
Leil Selichot 2595 23 Elul 6355
Leil Selichot 2596 25 Elul 6356
Leil Selichot 2597 20 Elul 6357
Leil Selichot 2598 23 Elul 6358
Leil Selichot 2599 25 Elul 6359
Leil Selichot 2600 20 Elul 6360

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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