Leil Selichot 8438 / סליחות 12198
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12198 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 8435 | 25 Elul 12195 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8436 | 25 Elul 12196 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8437 | 21 Elul 12197 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8438 | 23 Elul 12198 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8439 | 25 Elul 12199 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8440 | 21 Elul 12200 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8441 | 23 Elul 12201 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8442 | 25 Elul 12202 |
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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