Leil Selichot 4356 / סליחות 8116
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8116 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 4353 | 20 Elul 8113 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4354 | 23 Elul 8114 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4355 | 25 Elul 8115 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4356 | 20 Elul 8116 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4357 | 23 Elul 8117 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4358 | 25 Elul 8118 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4359 | 25 Elul 8119 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4360 | 21 Elul 8120 |
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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