Leil Selichot 8348 / סליחות 12108
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12108 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 8345 | 21 Elul 12105 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8346 | 21 Elul 12106 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8347 | 25 Elul 12107 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8348 | 20 Elul 12108 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8349 | 21 Elul 12109 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8350 | 23 Elul 12110 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8351 | 25 Elul 12111 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8352 | 21 Elul 12112 |
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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