Leil Selichot 5124 / סליחות 8884
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8884 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 5121 | 20 Elul 8881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5122 | 23 Elul 8882 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5123 | 25 Elul 8883 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5124 | 25 Elul 8884 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5125 | 21 Elul 8885 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5126 | 25 Elul 8886 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5127 | 25 Elul 8887 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5128 | 21 Elul 8888 |
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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