Leil Selichot 2016 / סְלִיחוֹת 5776

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5776 occurred on Saturday, 24 September 2016.

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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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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