Leil Selichot 2218 / סְלִיחוֹת 5978
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5978 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 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2216 | 23 Elul 5976 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2217 | 25 Elul 5977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2218 | 21 Elul 5978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2219 | 23 Elul 5979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2220 | 25 Elul 5980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2221 | 20 Elul 5981 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2222 | 23 Elul 5982 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2223 | 23 Elul 5983 |
Advertisement
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.