Leil Selichot 2908 / סליחות 6668
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6668 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 2905 | 21 Elul 6665 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2906 | 23 Elul 6666 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2907 | 25 Elul 6667 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2908 | 21 Elul 6668 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2909 | 21 Elul 6669 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2910 | 25 Elul 6670 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2911 | 20 Elul 6671 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2912 | 21 Elul 6672 |
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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