Leil Selichot 7488 / סליחות 11248
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11248 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 7485 | 20 Elul 11245 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7486 | 21 Elul 11246 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7487 | 23 Elul 11247 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7488 | 25 Elul 11248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7489 | 20 Elul 11249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7490 | 23 Elul 11250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7491 | 23 Elul 11251 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7492 | 25 Elul 11252 |
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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