Leil Selichot 3118 / סליחות 6878
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6878 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 3115 | 23 Elul 6875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3116 | 23 Elul 6876 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3117 | 25 Elul 6877 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3118 | 20 Elul 6878 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3119 | 23 Elul 6879 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3120 | 25 Elul 6880 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3121 | 25 Elul 6881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3122 | 21 Elul 6882 |
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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