Leil Selichot 8248 / סליחות 12008
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12008 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 8245 | 23 Elul 12005 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8246 | 25 Elul 12006 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8247 | 21 Elul 12007 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8248 | 21 Elul 12008 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8249 | 25 Elul 12009 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8250 | 20 Elul 12010 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8251 | 21 Elul 12011 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8252 | 23 Elul 12012 |
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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