Leil Selichot 5316 / סליחות 9076
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9076 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 5313 | 20 Elul 9073 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5314 | 21 Elul 9074 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5315 | 23 Elul 9075 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5316 | 25 Elul 9076 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5317 | 20 Elul 9077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5318 | 23 Elul 9078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5319 | 25 Elul 9079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5320 | 25 Elul 9080 |
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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