Leil Selichot 1608 / סליחות 5368
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5368 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 1605 | 20 Elul 5365 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1606 | 21 Elul 5366 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1607 | 23 Elul 5367 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1608 | 25 Elul 5368 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1609 | 20 Elul 5369 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1610 | 23 Elul 5370 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1611 | 25 Elul 5371 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1612 | 25 Elul 5372 |
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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