Leil Selichot 636 / סְלִיחוֹת 4396
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4396 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 634 | 20 Elul 4394 | ||
| Leil Selichot 635 | 21 Elul 4395 | ||
| Leil Selichot 636 | 23 Elul 4396 | ||
| Leil Selichot 637 | 25 Elul 4397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 638 | 21 Elul 4398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 639 | 23 Elul 4399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 640 | 25 Elul 4400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 641 | 20 Elul 4401 |
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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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