Leil Selichot 3336 / סליחות 7096
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7096 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 3333 | 25 Elul 7093 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3334 | 20 Elul 7094 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3335 | 21 Elul 7095 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3336 | 23 Elul 7096 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3337 | 20 Elul 7097 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3338 | 21 Elul 7098 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3339 | 23 Elul 7099 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3340 | 25 Elul 7100 |
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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