Leil Selichot 6678 / סליחות 10438
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10438 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 6675 | 23 Elul 10435 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6676 | 25 Elul 10436 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6677 | 20 Elul 10437 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6678 | 23 Elul 10438 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6679 | 23 Elul 10439 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6680 | 25 Elul 10440 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6681 | 21 Elul 10441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6682 | 23 Elul 10442 |
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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