Leil Selichot 3296 / סליחות 7056

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7056 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 3293 25 Elul 7053
Leil Selichot 3294 21 Elul 7054
Leil Selichot 3295 23 Elul 7055
Leil Selichot 3296 25 Elul 7056
Leil Selichot 3297 25 Elul 7057
Leil Selichot 3298 21 Elul 7058
Leil Selichot 3299 25 Elul 7059
Leil Selichot 3300 25 Elul 7060

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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