Leil Selichot 2956 / סליחות 6716
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6716 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 2953 | 21 Elul 6713 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2954 | 25 Elul 6714 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2955 | 25 Elul 6715 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2956 | 21 Elul 6716 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2957 | 23 Elul 6717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2958 | 25 Elul 6718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2959 | 21 Elul 6719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2960 | 23 Elul 6720 |
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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