Leil Selichot 6358 / סליחות 10118
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10118 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 6355 | 20 Elul 10115 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6356 | 21 Elul 10116 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6357 | 23 Elul 10117 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6358 | 25 Elul 10118 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6359 | 20 Elul 10119 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6360 | 23 Elul 10120 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6361 | 25 Elul 10121 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6362 | 25 Elul 10122 |
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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