Leil Selichot 4028 / סליחות 7788
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7788 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 4025 | 21 Elul 7785 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4026 | 23 Elul 7786 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4027 | 25 Elul 7787 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4028 | 20 Elul 7788 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4029 | 23 Elul 7789 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4030 | 23 Elul 7790 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4031 | 20 Elul 7791 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4032 | 23 Elul 7792 |
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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