Leil Selichot 9808 / סליחות 13568
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13568 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 9805 | 25 Elul 13565 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9806 | 25 Elul 13566 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9807 | 21 Elul 13567 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9808 | 23 Elul 13568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9809 | 25 Elul 13569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9810 | 21 Elul 13570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9811 | 23 Elul 13571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9812 | 23 Elul 13572 |
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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