Leil Selichot 5136 / סליחות 8896
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8896 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 5133 | 25 Elul 8893 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5134 | 21 Elul 8894 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5135 | 21 Elul 8895 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5136 | 23 Elul 8896 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5137 | 20 Elul 8897 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5138 | 21 Elul 8898 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5139 | 23 Elul 8899 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5140 | 25 Elul 8900 |
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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