Leil Selichot 3458 / סליחות 7218
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7218 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 3455 | 25 Elul 7215 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3456 | 21 Elul 7216 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3457 | 23 Elul 7217 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3458 | 23 Elul 7218 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3459 | 20 Elul 7219 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3460 | 21 Elul 7220 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3461 | 23 Elul 7221 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3462 | 25 Elul 7222 |
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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