Leil Selichot 5118 / סליחות 8878
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8878 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 5115 | 23 Elul 8875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5116 | 23 Elul 8876 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5117 | 20 Elul 8877 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5118 | 23 Elul 8878 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5119 | 23 Elul 8879 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5120 | 25 Elul 8880 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5121 | 20 Elul 8881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5122 | 23 Elul 8882 |
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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