Leil Selichot 3016 / סליחות 6776
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6776 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 3013 | 21 Elul 6773 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3014 | 23 Elul 6774 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3015 | 23 Elul 6775 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3016 | 20 Elul 6776 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3017 | 23 Elul 6777 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3018 | 23 Elul 6778 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3019 | 25 Elul 6779 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3020 | 21 Elul 6780 |
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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