Leil Selichot 208 / סליחות 3968
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3968 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 205 | 21 Elul 3965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 206 | 23 Elul 3966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 207 | 25 Elul 3967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 208 | 21 Elul 3968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 209 | 21 Elul 3969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 210 | 25 Elul 3970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 211 | 25 Elul 3971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 212 | 21 Elul 3972 |
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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