Leil Selichot 3418 / סליחות 7178
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7178 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 3415 | 25 Elul 7175 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3416 | 21 Elul 7176 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3417 | 23 Elul 7177 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3418 | 25 Elul 7178 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3419 | 21 Elul 7179 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3420 | 23 Elul 7180 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3421 | 25 Elul 7181 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3422 | 25 Elul 7182 |
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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