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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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