Leil Selichot 8578 / סליחות 12338
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12338 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 8575 | 20 Elul 12335 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8576 | 23 Elul 12336 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8577 | 23 Elul 12337 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8578 | 20 Elul 12338 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8579 | 21 Elul 12339 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8580 | 23 Elul 12340 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8581 | 25 Elul 12341 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8582 | 20 Elul 12342 |
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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