Leil Selichot 7548 / סליחות 11308
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11308 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 7545 | 23 Elul 11305 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7546 | 25 Elul 11306 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7547 | 21 Elul 11307 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7548 | 23 Elul 11308 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7549 | 25 Elul 11309 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7550 | 21 Elul 11310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7551 | 21 Elul 11311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7552 | 25 Elul 11312 |
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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