Leil Selichot 4896 / סליחות 8656

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8656 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 4893 25 Elul 8653
Leil Selichot 4894 20 Elul 8654
Leil Selichot 4895 23 Elul 8655
Leil Selichot 4896 23 Elul 8656
Leil Selichot 4897 25 Elul 8657
Leil Selichot 4898 21 Elul 8658
Leil Selichot 4899 23 Elul 8659
Leil Selichot 4900 25 Elul 8660

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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