Leil Selichot 2108 / סליחות 5868
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5868 occurs after nightfall 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 2105 | 25 Elul 5865 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2106 | 25 Elul 5866 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2107 | 21 Elul 5867 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2108 | 25 Elul 5868 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2109 | 25 Elul 5869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2110 | 21 Elul 5870 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2111 | 23 Elul 5871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2112 | 25 Elul 5872 |
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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