Leil Selichot 9396 / סליחות 13156
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13156 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 9393 | 25 Elul 13153 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9394 | 20 Elul 13154 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9395 | 23 Elul 13155 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9396 | 23 Elul 13156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9397 | 20 Elul 13157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9398 | 23 Elul 13158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9399 | 23 Elul 13159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9400 | 25 Elul 13160 |
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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