Leil Selichot 8298 / סליחות 12058
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12058 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 8295 | 21 Elul 12055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8296 | 25 Elul 12056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8297 | 25 Elul 12057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8298 | 21 Elul 12058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8299 | 23 Elul 12059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8300 | 25 Elul 12060 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8301 | 21 Elul 12061 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8302 | 23 Elul 12062 |
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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