Leil Selichot 196 / סְלִיחוֹת 3956
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3956 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 194 | 20 Elul 3954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 195 | 21 Elul 3955 | ||
| Leil Selichot 196 | 23 Elul 3956 | ||
| Leil Selichot 197 | 25 Elul 3957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 198 | 20 Elul 3958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 199 | 23 Elul 3959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 200 | 23 Elul 3960 | ||
| Leil Selichot 201 | 25 Elul 3961 |
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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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