Leil Selichot 9296 / סליחות 13056
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13056 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 9293 | 21 Elul 13053 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9294 | 23 Elul 13054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9295 | 20 Elul 13055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9296 | 21 Elul 13056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9297 | 23 Elul 13057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9298 | 25 Elul 13058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9299 | 20 Elul 13059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9300 | 23 Elul 13060 |
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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