Leil Selichot 208 / סְלִיחוֹת 3968
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3968 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 206 | 23 Elul 3966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 207 | 25 Elul 3967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 208 | 21 Elul 3968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 209 | 21 Elul 3969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 210 | 25 Elul 3970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 211 | 25 Elul 3971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 212 | 21 Elul 3972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 213 | 23 Elul 3973 |
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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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