Leil Selichot 6148 / סליחות 9908
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9908 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 6145 | 25 Elul 9905 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6146 | 21 Elul 9906 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6147 | 21 Elul 9907 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6148 | 25 Elul 9908 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6149 | 20 Elul 9909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6150 | 21 Elul 9910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6151 | 23 Elul 9911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6152 | 20 Elul 9912 |
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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