Leil Selichot 416 / סְלִיחוֹת 4176
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4176 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 414 | 20 Elul 4174 | ||
| Leil Selichot 415 | 21 Elul 4175 | ||
| Leil Selichot 416 | 23 Elul 4176 | ||
| Leil Selichot 417 | 25 Elul 4177 | ||
| Leil Selichot 418 | 20 Elul 4178 | ||
| Leil Selichot 419 | 23 Elul 4179 | ||
| Leil Selichot 420 | 23 Elul 4180 | ||
| Leil Selichot 421 | 20 Elul 4181 |
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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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