Leil Selichot 8896 / סליחות 12656
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12656 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 8893 | 21 Elul 12653 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8894 | 21 Elul 12654 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8895 | 23 Elul 12655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8896 | 20 Elul 12656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8897 | 21 Elul 12657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8898 | 23 Elul 12658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8899 | 25 Elul 12659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8900 | 20 Elul 12660 |
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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