Leil Selichot 5358 / סליחות 9118
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9118 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 5355 | 21 Elul 9115 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5356 | 25 Elul 9116 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5357 | 20 Elul 9117 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5358 | 21 Elul 9118 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5359 | 23 Elul 9119 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5360 | 25 Elul 9120 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5361 | 21 Elul 9121 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5362 | 23 Elul 9122 |
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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