Leil Selichot 296 / סליחות 4056
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4056 occurred 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 293 | 21 Elul 4053 | ||
| Leil Selichot 294 | 23 Elul 4054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 295 | 25 Elul 4055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 296 | 20 Elul 4056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 297 | 23 Elul 4057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 298 | 23 Elul 4058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 299 | 25 Elul 4059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 300 | 21 Elul 4060 |
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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