Leil Selichot 4548 / סליחות 8308
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8308 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 4545 | 20 Elul 8305 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4546 | 21 Elul 8306 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4547 | 23 Elul 8307 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4548 | 25 Elul 8308 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4549 | 20 Elul 8309 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4550 | 23 Elul 8310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4551 | 23 Elul 8311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4552 | 25 Elul 8312 |
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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