Leil Selichot 4256 / סליחות 8016
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8016 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 4253 | 23 Elul 8013 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4254 | 25 Elul 8014 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4255 | 21 Elul 8015 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4256 | 23 Elul 8016 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4257 | 25 Elul 8017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4258 | 20 Elul 8018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4259 | 23 Elul 8019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4260 | 25 Elul 8020 |
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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