Leil Selichot 308 / סְלִיחוֹת 4068
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4068 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 306 | 25 Elul 4066 | ||
| Leil Selichot 307 | 21 Elul 4067 | ||
| Leil Selichot 308 | 25 Elul 4068 | ||
| Leil Selichot 309 | 25 Elul 4069 | ||
| Leil Selichot 310 | 21 Elul 4070 | ||
| Leil Selichot 311 | 23 Elul 4071 | ||
| Leil Selichot 312 | 25 Elul 4072 | ||
| Leil Selichot 313 | 21 Elul 4073 |
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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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