Leil Selichot 1008 / סליחות 4768
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4768 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 1005 | 23 Elul 4765 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1006 | 20 Elul 4766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1007 | 21 Elul 4767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1008 | 23 Elul 4768 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1009 | 25 Elul 4769 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1010 | 21 Elul 4770 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1011 | 23 Elul 4771 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1012 | 23 Elul 4772 |
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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