Leil Selichot 2678 / סליחות 6438
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6438 occurs after nightfall 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2675 | 21 Elul 6435 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2676 | 23 Elul 6436 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2677 | 25 Elul 6437 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2678 | 21 Elul 6438 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2679 | 23 Elul 6439 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2680 | 25 Elul 6440 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2681 | 25 Elul 6441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2682 | 21 Elul 6442 |
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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