Leil Selichot 5048 / סליחות 8808
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8808 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 5045 | 23 Elul 8805 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5046 | 25 Elul 8806 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5047 | 21 Elul 8807 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5048 | 23 Elul 8808 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5049 | 25 Elul 8809 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5050 | 21 Elul 8810 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5051 | 23 Elul 8811 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5052 | 25 Elul 8812 |
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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