Leil Selichot 9856 / סליחות 13616
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13616 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 9853 | 25 Elul 13613 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9854 | 21 Elul 13614 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9855 | 21 Elul 13615 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9856 | 25 Elul 13616 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9857 | 20 Elul 13617 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9858 | 21 Elul 13618 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9859 | 23 Elul 13619 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9860 | 20 Elul 13620 |
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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