Leil Selichot 8028 / סליחות 11788
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11788 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 8025 | 23 Elul 11785 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8026 | 25 Elul 11786 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8027 | 21 Elul 11787 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8028 | 21 Elul 11788 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8029 | 25 Elul 11789 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8030 | 20 Elul 11790 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8031 | 21 Elul 11791 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8032 | 23 Elul 11792 |
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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