Leil Selichot 6318 / סליחות 10078
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10078 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 6315 | 21 Elul 10075 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6316 | 21 Elul 10076 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6317 | 25 Elul 10077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6318 | 25 Elul 10078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6319 | 21 Elul 10079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6320 | 23 Elul 10080 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6321 | 25 Elul 10081 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6322 | 21 Elul 10082 |
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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