Leil Selichot 5248 / סליחות 9008
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9008 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 5245 | 25 Elul 9005 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5246 | 20 Elul 9006 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5247 | 23 Elul 9007 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5248 | 25 Elul 9008 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5249 | 25 Elul 9009 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5250 | 21 Elul 9010 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5251 | 25 Elul 9011 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5252 | 25 Elul 9012 |
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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