Leil Selichot 5618 / סליחות 9378
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9378 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 5615 | 20 Elul 9375 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5616 | 23 Elul 9376 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5617 | 25 Elul 9377 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5618 | 20 Elul 9378 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5619 | 23 Elul 9379 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5620 | 25 Elul 9380 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5621 | 25 Elul 9381 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5622 | 21 Elul 9382 |
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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