Leil Selichot 8718 / סליחות 12478
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12478 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 8715 | 21 Elul 12475 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8716 | 25 Elul 12476 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8717 | 21 Elul 12477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8718 | 21 Elul 12478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8719 | 23 Elul 12479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8720 | 20 Elul 12480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8721 | 21 Elul 12481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8722 | 23 Elul 12482 |
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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