Leil Selichot 9196 / סליחות 12956
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12956 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 9193 | 25 Elul 12953 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9194 | 20 Elul 12954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9195 | 23 Elul 12955 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9196 | 23 Elul 12956 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9197 | 20 Elul 12957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9198 | 21 Elul 12958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9199 | 23 Elul 12959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9200 | 25 Elul 12960 |
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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