Leil Selichot 4848 / סליחות 8608
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8608 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 4845 | 23 Elul 8605 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4846 | 20 Elul 8606 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4847 | 21 Elul 8607 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4848 | 23 Elul 8608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4849 | 25 Elul 8609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4850 | 20 Elul 8610 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4851 | 23 Elul 8611 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4852 | 25 Elul 8612 |
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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