Leil Selichot 216 / סליחות 3976

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3976 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 the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 213 23 Elul 3973
Leil Selichot 214 25 Elul 3974
Leil Selichot 215 21 Elul 3975
Leil Selichot 216 23 Elul 3976
Leil Selichot 217 25 Elul 3977
Leil Selichot 218 20 Elul 3978
Leil Selichot 219 21 Elul 3979
Leil Selichot 220 23 Elul 3980

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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