Leil Selichot 4456 / סליחות 8216
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8216 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 4453 | 25 Elul 8213 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4454 | 25 Elul 8214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4455 | 21 Elul 8215 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4456 | 23 Elul 8216 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4457 | 25 Elul 8217 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4458 | 21 Elul 8218 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4459 | 23 Elul 8219 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4460 | 25 Elul 8220 |
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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