Leil Selichot 1768 / סליחות 5528
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5528 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 1765 | 21 Elul 5525 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1766 | 25 Elul 5526 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1767 | 25 Elul 5527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1768 | 21 Elul 5528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1769 | 21 Elul 5529 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1770 | 25 Elul 5530 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1771 | 21 Elul 5531 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1772 | 21 Elul 5532 |
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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