Leil Selichot 536 / סליחות 4296

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4296 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 533 21 Elul 4293
Leil Selichot 534 21 Elul 4294
Leil Selichot 535 25 Elul 4295
Leil Selichot 536 20 Elul 4296
Leil Selichot 537 21 Elul 4297
Leil Selichot 538 23 Elul 4298
Leil Selichot 539 20 Elul 4299
Leil Selichot 540 21 Elul 4300

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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