Leil Selichot 8978 / סליחות 12738
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12738 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 8975 | 23 Elul 12735 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8976 | 23 Elul 12736 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8977 | 25 Elul 12737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8978 | 20 Elul 12738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8979 | 23 Elul 12739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8980 | 25 Elul 12740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8981 | 25 Elul 12741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8982 | 21 Elul 12742 |
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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