Leil Selichot 6048 / סליחות 9808
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9808 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 6045 | 21 Elul 9805 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6046 | 23 Elul 9806 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6047 | 25 Elul 9807 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6048 | 21 Elul 9808 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6049 | 23 Elul 9809 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6050 | 25 Elul 9810 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6051 | 21 Elul 9811 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6052 | 21 Elul 9812 |
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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