Leil Selichot 8396 / סליחות 12156
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12156 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 8393 | 21 Elul 12153 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8394 | 23 Elul 12154 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8395 | 25 Elul 12155 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8396 | 21 Elul 12156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8397 | 23 Elul 12157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8398 | 25 Elul 12158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8399 | 21 Elul 12159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8400 | 21 Elul 12160 |
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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