Leil Selichot 3728 / סליחות 7488
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7488 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 3725 | 23 Elul 7485 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3726 | 25 Elul 7486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3727 | 21 Elul 7487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3728 | 23 Elul 7488 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3729 | 25 Elul 7489 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3730 | 20 Elul 7490 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3731 | 23 Elul 7491 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3732 | 23 Elul 7492 |
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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