Leil Selichot 696 / סְלִיחוֹת 4456
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4456 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 694 | 23 Elul 4454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 695 | 25 Elul 4455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 696 | 21 Elul 4456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 697 | 23 Elul 4457 | ||
| Leil Selichot 698 | 25 Elul 4458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 699 | 21 Elul 4459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 700 | 23 Elul 4460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 701 | 25 Elul 4461 |
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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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