Leil Selichot 2468 / סליחות 6228
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6228 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 2465 | 21 Elul 6225 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2466 | 23 Elul 6226 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2467 | 25 Elul 6227 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2468 | 20 Elul 6228 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2469 | 23 Elul 6229 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2470 | 23 Elul 6230 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2471 | 20 Elul 6231 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2472 | 21 Elul 6232 |
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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