Leil Selichot 7256 / סליחות 11016
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11016 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 7253 | 21 Elul 11013 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7254 | 25 Elul 11014 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7255 | 25 Elul 11015 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7256 | 21 Elul 11016 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7257 | 23 Elul 11017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7258 | 25 Elul 11018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7259 | 21 Elul 11019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7260 | 21 Elul 11020 |
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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