Leil Selichot 5078 / סליחות 8838
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8838 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 5075 | 23 Elul 8835 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5076 | 25 Elul 8836 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5077 | 21 Elul 8837 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5078 | 23 Elul 8838 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5079 | 25 Elul 8839 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5080 | 21 Elul 8840 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5081 | 21 Elul 8841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5082 | 25 Elul 8842 |
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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