Leil Selichot 1596 / סליחות 5356
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5356 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 1593 | 21 Elul 5353 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1594 | 25 Elul 5354 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1595 | 21 Elul 5355 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1596 | 21 Elul 5356 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1597 | 23 Elul 5357 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1598 | 25 Elul 5358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1599 | 21 Elul 5359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1600 | 23 Elul 5360 |
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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