Leil Selichot 5748 / סליחות 9508
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9508 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 5745 | 25 Elul 9505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5746 | 25 Elul 9506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5747 | 21 Elul 9507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5748 | 23 Elul 9508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5749 | 25 Elul 9509 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5750 | 21 Elul 9510 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5751 | 21 Elul 9511 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5752 | 25 Elul 9512 |
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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