Leil Selichot 3618 / סליחות 7378
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7378 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 3615 | 25 Elul 7375 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3616 | 21 Elul 7376 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3617 | 25 Elul 7377 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3618 | 25 Elul 7378 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3619 | 21 Elul 7379 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3620 | 23 Elul 7380 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3621 | 25 Elul 7381 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3622 | 21 Elul 7382 |
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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