Leil Selichot 7456 / סליחות 11216
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11216 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 7453 | 23 Elul 11213 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7454 | 25 Elul 11214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7455 | 21 Elul 11215 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7456 | 21 Elul 11216 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7457 | 25 Elul 11217 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7458 | 25 Elul 11218 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7459 | 21 Elul 11219 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7460 | 23 Elul 11220 |
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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