Leil Selichot 2996 / סליחות 6756
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6756 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 2993 | 21 Elul 6753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2994 | 23 Elul 6754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2995 | 25 Elul 6755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2996 | 20 Elul 6756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2997 | 23 Elul 6757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2998 | 25 Elul 6758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2999 | 25 Elul 6759 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3000 | 21 Elul 6760 |
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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