Leil Selichot 118 / סליחות 3878
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3878 occurred 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 115 | 23 Elul 3875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 116 | 25 Elul 3876 | ||
| Leil Selichot 117 | 21 Elul 3877 | ||
| Leil Selichot 118 | 23 Elul 3878 | ||
| Leil Selichot 119 | 25 Elul 3879 | ||
| Leil Selichot 120 | 20 Elul 3880 | ||
| Leil Selichot 121 | 23 Elul 3881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 122 | 23 Elul 3882 |
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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