Leil Selichot 956 / סְלִיחוֹת 4716
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4716 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 954 | 23 Elul 4714 | ||
| Leil Selichot 955 | 25 Elul 4715 | ||
| Leil Selichot 956 | 21 Elul 4716 | ||
| Leil Selichot 957 | 23 Elul 4717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 958 | 25 Elul 4718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 959 | 20 Elul 4719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 960 | 21 Elul 4720 | ||
| Leil Selichot 961 | 23 Elul 4721 |
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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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