Leil Selichot 996 / סליחות 4756
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4756 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 993 | 20 Elul 4753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 994 | 23 Elul 4754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 995 | 25 Elul 4755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 996 | 25 Elul 4756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 997 | 21 Elul 4757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 998 | 23 Elul 4758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 999 | 25 Elul 4759 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1000 | 21 Elul 4760 |
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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