Leil Selichot 4318 / סליחות 8078
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8078 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 4315 | 25 Elul 8075 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4316 | 21 Elul 8076 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4317 | 23 Elul 8077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4318 | 25 Elul 8078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4319 | 21 Elul 8079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4320 | 23 Elul 8080 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4321 | 25 Elul 8081 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4322 | 20 Elul 8082 |
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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