Leil Selichot 4324 / סליחות 8084
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8084 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 4321 | 25 Elul 8081 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4322 | 20 Elul 8082 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4323 | 21 Elul 8083 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4324 | 23 Elul 8084 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4325 | 20 Elul 8085 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4326 | 21 Elul 8086 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4327 | 23 Elul 8087 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4328 | 25 Elul 8088 |
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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