Leil Selichot 348 / סְלִיחוֹת 4108
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4108 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 346 | 25 Elul 4106 | ||
| Leil Selichot 347 | 20 Elul 4107 | ||
| Leil Selichot 348 | 23 Elul 4108 | ||
| Leil Selichot 349 | 25 Elul 4109 | ||
| Leil Selichot 350 | 25 Elul 4110 | ||
| Leil Selichot 351 | 21 Elul 4111 | ||
| Leil Selichot 352 | 23 Elul 4112 | ||
| Leil Selichot 353 | 25 Elul 4113 |
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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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