Leil Selichot 4978 / סליחות 8738
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8738 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 4975 | 25 Elul 8735 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4976 | 21 Elul 8736 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4977 | 25 Elul 8737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4978 | 25 Elul 8738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4979 | 21 Elul 8739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4980 | 23 Elul 8740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4981 | 25 Elul 8741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4982 | 21 Elul 8742 |
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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