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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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