Leil Selichot 7556 / סליחות 11316

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11316 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 7553 25 Elul 11313
Leil Selichot 7554 21 Elul 11314
Leil Selichot 7555 23 Elul 11315
Leil Selichot 7556 25 Elul 11316
Leil Selichot 7557 21 Elul 11317
Leil Selichot 7558 23 Elul 11318
Leil Selichot 7559 25 Elul 11319
Leil Selichot 7560 21 Elul 11320

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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