Leil Selichot 9796 / סליחות 13556
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13556 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 9793 | 20 Elul 13553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9794 | 23 Elul 13554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9795 | 23 Elul 13555 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9796 | 25 Elul 13556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9797 | 21 Elul 13557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9798 | 23 Elul 13558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9799 | 25 Elul 13559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9800 | 21 Elul 13560 |
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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