Leil Selichot 3596 / סליחות 7356
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7356 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 3593 | 23 Elul 7353 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3594 | 25 Elul 7354 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3595 | 21 Elul 7355 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3596 | 23 Elul 7356 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3597 | 25 Elul 7357 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3598 | 21 Elul 7358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3599 | 21 Elul 7359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3600 | 25 Elul 7360 |
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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