Leil Selichot 156 / סְלִיחוֹת 3916
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3916 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 154 | 20 Elul 3914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 155 | 23 Elul 3915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 156 | 25 Elul 3916 | ||
| Leil Selichot 157 | 25 Elul 3917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 158 | 21 Elul 3918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 159 | 25 Elul 3919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 160 | 25 Elul 3920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 161 | 21 Elul 3921 |
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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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