Leil Selichot 4308 / סליחות 8068
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8068 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 4305 | 25 Elul 8065 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4306 | 21 Elul 8066 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4307 | 23 Elul 8067 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4308 | 25 Elul 8068 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4309 | 21 Elul 8069 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4310 | 23 Elul 8070 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4311 | 25 Elul 8071 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4312 | 21 Elul 8072 |
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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