Leil Selichot 4596 / סליחות 8356
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8356 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 4593 | 21 Elul 8353 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4594 | 23 Elul 8354 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4595 | 23 Elul 8355 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4596 | 20 Elul 8356 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4597 | 23 Elul 8357 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4598 | 23 Elul 8358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4599 | 25 Elul 8359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4600 | 20 Elul 8360 |
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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