Leil Selichot 2636 / סליחות 6396
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6396 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 2633 | 25 Elul 6393 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2634 | 21 Elul 6394 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2635 | 21 Elul 6395 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2636 | 25 Elul 6396 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2637 | 20 Elul 6397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2638 | 21 Elul 6398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2639 | 23 Elul 6399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2640 | 20 Elul 6400 |
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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