Leil Selichot 4918 / סליחות 8678
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8678 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 4915 | 21 Elul 8675 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4916 | 23 Elul 8676 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4917 | 20 Elul 8677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4918 | 21 Elul 8678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4919 | 23 Elul 8679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4920 | 25 Elul 8680 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4921 | 20 Elul 8681 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4922 | 23 Elul 8682 |
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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