Leil Selichot 3556 / סליחות 7316

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7316 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 3553 25 Elul 7313
Leil Selichot 3554 20 Elul 7314
Leil Selichot 3555 21 Elul 7315
Leil Selichot 3556 23 Elul 7316
Leil Selichot 3557 20 Elul 7317
Leil Selichot 3558 21 Elul 7318
Leil Selichot 3559 23 Elul 7319
Leil Selichot 3560 25 Elul 7320

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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