Leil Selichot 7218 / סליחות 10978
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10978 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 7215 | 21 Elul 10975 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7216 | 23 Elul 10976 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7217 | 23 Elul 10977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7218 | 20 Elul 10978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7219 | 23 Elul 10979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7220 | 23 Elul 10980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7221 | 25 Elul 10981 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7222 | 20 Elul 10982 |
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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