Leil Selichot 3168 / סליחות 6928
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6928 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 3165 | 20 Elul 6925 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3166 | 23 Elul 6926 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3167 | 23 Elul 6927 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3168 | 25 Elul 6928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3169 | 21 Elul 6929 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3170 | 23 Elul 6930 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3171 | 25 Elul 6931 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3172 | 21 Elul 6932 |
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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