Leil Selichot 4300 / סליחות 8060
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8060 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 4297 | 23 Elul 8057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4298 | 20 Elul 8058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4299 | 21 Elul 8059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4300 | 23 Elul 8060 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4301 | 25 Elul 8061 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4302 | 20 Elul 8062 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4303 | 23 Elul 8063 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4304 | 23 Elul 8064 |
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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