Leil Selichot 4728 / סליחות 8488
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8488 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 4725 | 20 Elul 8485 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4726 | 23 Elul 8486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4727 | 25 Elul 8487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4728 | 25 Elul 8488 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4729 | 21 Elul 8489 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4730 | 25 Elul 8490 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4731 | 25 Elul 8491 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4732 | 21 Elul 8492 |
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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