Leil Selichot 8268 / סליחות 12028
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12028 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 8265 | 23 Elul 12025 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8266 | 25 Elul 12026 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8267 | 25 Elul 12027 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8268 | 21 Elul 12028 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8269 | 25 Elul 12029 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8270 | 25 Elul 12030 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8271 | 21 Elul 12031 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8272 | 23 Elul 12032 |
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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