Leil Selichot 4366 / סליחות 8126
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8126 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 4363 | 21 Elul 8123 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4364 | 21 Elul 8124 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4365 | 25 Elul 8125 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4366 | 21 Elul 8126 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4367 | 21 Elul 8127 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4368 | 23 Elul 8128 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4369 | 20 Elul 8129 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4370 | 21 Elul 8130 |
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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