Leil Selichot 518 / סְלִיחוֹת 4278
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4278 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 516 | 21 Elul 4276 | ||
| Leil Selichot 517 | 23 Elul 4277 | ||
| Leil Selichot 518 | 23 Elul 4278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 519 | 20 Elul 4279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 520 | 23 Elul 4280 | ||
| Leil Selichot 521 | 23 Elul 4281 | ||
| Leil Selichot 522 | 25 Elul 4282 | ||
| Leil Selichot 523 | 20 Elul 4283 |
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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
by Michael Strassfeld
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