Leil Selichot 3508 / סליחות 7268
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7268 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 3505 | 23 Elul 7265 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3506 | 25 Elul 7266 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3507 | 21 Elul 7267 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3508 | 23 Elul 7268 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3509 | 23 Elul 7269 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3510 | 20 Elul 7270 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3511 | 23 Elul 7271 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3512 | 23 Elul 7272 |
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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