Leil Selichot 6296 / סליחות 10056

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10056 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 6293 23 Elul 10053
Leil Selichot 6294 25 Elul 10054
Leil Selichot 6295 21 Elul 10055
Leil Selichot 6296 23 Elul 10056
Leil Selichot 6297 25 Elul 10057
Leil Selichot 6298 21 Elul 10058
Leil Selichot 6299 21 Elul 10059
Leil Selichot 6300 23 Elul 10060

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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