Leil Selichot 2388 / סליחות 6148
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6148 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 2385 | 23 Elul 6145 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2386 | 25 Elul 6146 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2387 | 21 Elul 6147 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2388 | 21 Elul 6148 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2389 | 25 Elul 6149 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2390 | 20 Elul 6150 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2391 | 21 Elul 6151 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2392 | 23 Elul 6152 |
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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