Leil Selichot 4408 / סליחות 8168
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8168 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 4405 | 23 Elul 8165 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4406 | 25 Elul 8166 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4407 | 21 Elul 8167 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4408 | 23 Elul 8168 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4409 | 25 Elul 8169 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4410 | 25 Elul 8170 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4411 | 21 Elul 8171 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4412 | 25 Elul 8172 |
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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