Leil Selichot 9656 / סליחות 13416
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13416 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 9653 | 25 Elul 13413 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9654 | 25 Elul 13414 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9655 | 21 Elul 13415 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9656 | 23 Elul 13416 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9657 | 25 Elul 13417 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9658 | 21 Elul 13418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9659 | 23 Elul 13419 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9660 | 25 Elul 13420 |
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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