Leil Selichot 8656 / סליחות 12416

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12416 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 8653 20 Elul 12413
Leil Selichot 8654 23 Elul 12414
Leil Selichot 8655 23 Elul 12415
Leil Selichot 8656 25 Elul 12416
Leil Selichot 8657 21 Elul 12417
Leil Selichot 8658 23 Elul 12418
Leil Selichot 8659 25 Elul 12419
Leil Selichot 8660 21 Elul 12420

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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