Leil Selichot 7596 / סליחות 11356
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11356 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 7593 | 25 Elul 11353 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7594 | 20 Elul 11354 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7595 | 23 Elul 11355 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7596 | 25 Elul 11356 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7597 | 25 Elul 11357 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7598 | 21 Elul 11358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7599 | 25 Elul 11359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7600 | 25 Elul 11360 |
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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