Leil Selichot 1108 / סְלִיחוֹת 4868
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4868 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1106 | 23 Elul 4866 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1107 | 25 Elul 4867 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1108 | 20 Elul 4868 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1109 | 23 Elul 4869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1110 | 23 Elul 4870 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1111 | 20 Elul 4871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1112 | 21 Elul 4872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1113 | 23 Elul 4873 |
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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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