Leil Selichot 2808 / סליחות 6568
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6568 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 2805 | 25 Elul 6565 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2806 | 25 Elul 6566 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2807 | 21 Elul 6567 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2808 | 23 Elul 6568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2809 | 25 Elul 6569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2810 | 21 Elul 6570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2811 | 23 Elul 6571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2812 | 25 Elul 6572 |
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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