Leil Selichot 956 / סליחות 4716

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4716 occurred 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 953 21 Elul 4713
Leil Selichot 954 23 Elul 4714
Leil Selichot 955 25 Elul 4715
Leil Selichot 956 21 Elul 4716
Leil Selichot 957 23 Elul 4717
Leil Selichot 958 25 Elul 4718
Leil Selichot 959 20 Elul 4719
Leil Selichot 960 21 Elul 4720

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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