Leil Selichot 7878 / סליחות 11638
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11638 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 7875 | 21 Elul 11635 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7876 | 21 Elul 11636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7877 | 25 Elul 11637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7878 | 21 Elul 11638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7879 | 21 Elul 11639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7880 | 23 Elul 11640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7881 | 20 Elul 11641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7882 | 21 Elul 11642 |
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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