Leil Selichot 1718 / סְלִיחוֹת 5478
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5478 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1716 | 25 Elul 5476 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1717 | 21 Elul 5477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1718 | 21 Elul 5478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1719 | 25 Elul 5479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1720 | 25 Elul 5480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1721 | 21 Elul 5481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1722 | 23 Elul 5482 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1723 | 25 Elul 5483 |
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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
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