Leil Selichot 7656 / סליחות 11416
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11416 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 7653 | 23 Elul 11413 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7654 | 25 Elul 11414 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7655 | 21 Elul 11415 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7656 | 23 Elul 11416 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7657 | 25 Elul 11417 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7658 | 20 Elul 11418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7659 | 21 Elul 11419 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7660 | 23 Elul 11420 |
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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