Leil Selichot 6398 / סליחות 10158
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10158 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 6395 | 25 Elul 10155 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6396 | 21 Elul 10156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6397 | 21 Elul 10157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6398 | 23 Elul 10158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6399 | 20 Elul 10159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6400 | 21 Elul 10160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6401 | 23 Elul 10161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6402 | 25 Elul 10162 |
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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