Leil Selichot 2248 / סליחות 6008
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6008 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 2245 | 21 Elul 6005 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2246 | 23 Elul 6006 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2247 | 23 Elul 6007 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2248 | 20 Elul 6008 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2249 | 23 Elul 6009 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2250 | 23 Elul 6010 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2251 | 25 Elul 6011 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2252 | 20 Elul 6012 |
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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