Leil Selichot 2896 / סליחות 6656
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6656 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 2893 | 23 Elul 6653 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2894 | 25 Elul 6654 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2895 | 21 Elul 6655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2896 | 23 Elul 6656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2897 | 25 Elul 6657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2898 | 20 Elul 6658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2899 | 23 Elul 6659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2900 | 25 Elul 6660 |
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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