Leil Selichot 9718 / סליחות 13478
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13478 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 9715 | 20 Elul 13475 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9716 | 23 Elul 13476 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9717 | 23 Elul 13477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9718 | 25 Elul 13478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9719 | 20 Elul 13479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9720 | 23 Elul 13480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9721 | 25 Elul 13481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9722 | 20 Elul 13482 |
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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