Leil Selichot 496 / סליחות 4256

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4256 occurred 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 493 23 Elul 4253
Leil Selichot 494 23 Elul 4254
Leil Selichot 495 25 Elul 4255
Leil Selichot 496 20 Elul 4256
Leil Selichot 497 23 Elul 4257
Leil Selichot 498 25 Elul 4258
Leil Selichot 499 20 Elul 4259
Leil Selichot 500 23 Elul 4260

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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