Leil Selichot 5756 / סליחות 9516
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9516 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 5753 | 20 Elul 9513 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5754 | 21 Elul 9514 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5755 | 23 Elul 9515 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5756 | 20 Elul 9516 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5757 | 21 Elul 9517 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5758 | 23 Elul 9518 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5759 | 25 Elul 9519 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5760 | 20 Elul 9520 |
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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