Leil Selichot 6718 / סליחות 10478
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10478 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 6715 | 21 Elul 10475 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6716 | 23 Elul 10476 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6717 | 25 Elul 10477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6718 | 21 Elul 10478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6719 | 23 Elul 10479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6720 | 25 Elul 10480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6721 | 21 Elul 10481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6722 | 23 Elul 10482 |
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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