Leil Selichot 3068 / סליחות 6828
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6828 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 3065 | 23 Elul 6825 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3066 | 25 Elul 6826 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3067 | 20 Elul 6827 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3068 | 23 Elul 6828 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3069 | 23 Elul 6829 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3070 | 25 Elul 6830 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3071 | 21 Elul 6831 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3072 | 23 Elul 6832 |
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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