Leil Selichot 6236 / סליחות 9996
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9996 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 6233 | 25 Elul 9993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6234 | 20 Elul 9994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6235 | 23 Elul 9995 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6236 | 25 Elul 9996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6237 | 25 Elul 9997 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6238 | 21 Elul 9998 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6239 | 25 Elul 9999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6240 | 25 Elul 10000 |
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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