Leil Selichot 2796 / סליחות 6556
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6556 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 2793 | 20 Elul 6553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2794 | 23 Elul 6554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2795 | 23 Elul 6555 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2796 | 25 Elul 6556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2797 | 21 Elul 6557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2798 | 23 Elul 6558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2799 | 25 Elul 6559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2800 | 21 Elul 6560 |
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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