Leil Selichot 6898 / סליחות 10658
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10658 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 6895 | 23 Elul 10655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6896 | 25 Elul 10656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6897 | 20 Elul 10657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6898 | 23 Elul 10658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6899 | 23 Elul 10659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6900 | 25 Elul 10660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6901 | 21 Elul 10661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6902 | 23 Elul 10662 |
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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