Leil Selichot 2918 / סליחות 6678
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6678 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 2915 | 21 Elul 6675 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2916 | 23 Elul 6676 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2917 | 23 Elul 6677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2918 | 20 Elul 6678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2919 | 23 Elul 6679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2920 | 23 Elul 6680 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2921 | 25 Elul 6681 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2922 | 21 Elul 6682 |
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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