Leil Selichot 5308 / סליחות 9068
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9068 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 5305 | 23 Elul 9065 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5306 | 25 Elul 9066 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5307 | 21 Elul 9067 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5308 | 23 Elul 9068 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5309 | 25 Elul 9069 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5310 | 20 Elul 9070 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5311 | 21 Elul 9071 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5312 | 23 Elul 9072 |
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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