Leil Selichot 1856 / סליחות 5616

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5616 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1853 21 Elul 5613
Leil Selichot 1854 23 Elul 5614
Leil Selichot 1855 25 Elul 5615
Leil Selichot 1856 20 Elul 5616
Leil Selichot 1857 23 Elul 5617
Leil Selichot 1858 25 Elul 5618
Leil Selichot 1859 25 Elul 5619
Leil Selichot 1860 21 Elul 5620

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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