Leil Selichot 496 / סְלִיחוֹת 4256
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4256 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 494 | 23 Elul 4254 | ||
| Leil Selichot 495 | 25 Elul 4255 | ||
| Leil Selichot 496 | 20 Elul 4256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 497 | 23 Elul 4257 | ||
| Leil Selichot 498 | 25 Elul 4258 | ||
| Leil Selichot 499 | 20 Elul 4259 | ||
| Leil Selichot 500 | 23 Elul 4260 | ||
| Leil Selichot 501 | 25 Elul 4261 |
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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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