Leil Selichot 4756 / סליחות 8516
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8516 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 4753 | 23 Elul 8513 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4754 | 25 Elul 8514 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4755 | 25 Elul 8515 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4756 | 21 Elul 8516 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4757 | 25 Elul 8517 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4758 | 25 Elul 8518 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4759 | 21 Elul 8519 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4760 | 23 Elul 8520 |
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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