Leil Selichot 4718 / סליחות 8478
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8478 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 4715 | 21 Elul 8475 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4716 | 23 Elul 8476 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4717 | 25 Elul 8477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4718 | 20 Elul 8478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4719 | 23 Elul 8479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4720 | 23 Elul 8480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4721 | 20 Elul 8481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4722 | 21 Elul 8482 |
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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