Leil Selichot 1556 / סליחות 5316
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5316 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 1553 | 23 Elul 5313 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1554 | 20 Elul 5314 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1555 | 21 Elul 5315 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1556 | 23 Elul 5316 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1557 | 25 Elul 5317 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1558 | 20 Elul 5318 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1559 | 23 Elul 5319 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1560 | 23 Elul 5320 |
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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