Leil Selichot 356 / סְלִיחוֹת 4116
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4116 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 354 | 21 Elul 4114 | ||
| Leil Selichot 355 | 23 Elul 4115 | ||
| Leil Selichot 356 | 25 Elul 4116 | ||
| Leil Selichot 357 | 21 Elul 4117 | ||
| Leil Selichot 358 | 21 Elul 4118 | ||
| Leil Selichot 359 | 25 Elul 4119 | ||
| Leil Selichot 360 | 21 Elul 4120 | ||
| Leil Selichot 361 | 21 Elul 4121 |
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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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