Leil Selichot 3856 / סליחות 7616
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7616 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 3853 | 23 Elul 7613 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3854 | 23 Elul 7614 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3855 | 20 Elul 7615 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3856 | 23 Elul 7616 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3857 | 23 Elul 7617 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3858 | 25 Elul 7618 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3859 | 20 Elul 7619 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3860 | 23 Elul 7620 |
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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