Leil Selichot 5456 / סליחות 9216
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9216 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 5453 | 21 Elul 9213 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5454 | 23 Elul 9214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5455 | 25 Elul 9215 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5456 | 21 Elul 9216 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5457 | 23 Elul 9217 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5458 | 25 Elul 9218 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5459 | 21 Elul 9219 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5460 | 23 Elul 9220 |
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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