Leil Selichot 9256 / סליחות 13016
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13016 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 9253 | 23 Elul 13013 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9254 | 25 Elul 13014 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9255 | 25 Elul 13015 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9256 | 21 Elul 13016 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9257 | 25 Elul 13017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9258 | 25 Elul 13018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9259 | 21 Elul 13019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9260 | 23 Elul 13020 |
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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