Leil Selichot 5188 / סליחות 8948
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8948 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 5185 | 21 Elul 8945 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5186 | 23 Elul 8946 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5187 | 23 Elul 8947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5188 | 20 Elul 8948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5189 | 21 Elul 8949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5190 | 23 Elul 8950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5191 | 25 Elul 8951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5192 | 20 Elul 8952 |
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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