Leil Selichot 6196 / סליחות 9956
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9956 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 6193 | 21 Elul 9953 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6194 | 21 Elul 9954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6195 | 25 Elul 9955 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6196 | 25 Elul 9956 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6197 | 21 Elul 9957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6198 | 23 Elul 9958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6199 | 25 Elul 9959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6200 | 21 Elul 9960 |
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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