Leil Selichot 2196 / סליחות 5956
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5956 occurs after nightfall 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 2193 | 25 Elul 5953 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2194 | 21 Elul 5954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2195 | 21 Elul 5955 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2196 | 23 Elul 5956 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2197 | 20 Elul 5957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2198 | 21 Elul 5958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2199 | 23 Elul 5959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2200 | 25 Elul 5960 |
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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