Leil Selichot 8156 / סליחות 11916
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11916 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 8153 | 21 Elul 11913 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8154 | 23 Elul 11914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8155 | 20 Elul 11915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8156 | 21 Elul 11916 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8157 | 23 Elul 11917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8158 | 25 Elul 11918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8159 | 20 Elul 11919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8160 | 23 Elul 11920 |
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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