Leil Selichot 5556 / סליחות 9316

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9316 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 5553 25 Elul 9313
Leil Selichot 5554 21 Elul 9314
Leil Selichot 5555 23 Elul 9315
Leil Selichot 5556 25 Elul 9316
Leil Selichot 5557 20 Elul 9317
Leil Selichot 5558 21 Elul 9318
Leil Selichot 5559 23 Elul 9319
Leil Selichot 5560 20 Elul 9320

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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