Leil Selichot 828 / סְלִיחוֹת 4588
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4588 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 826 | 25 Elul 4586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 827 | 25 Elul 4587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 828 | 21 Elul 4588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 829 | 25 Elul 4589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 830 | 25 Elul 4590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 831 | 21 Elul 4591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 832 | 23 Elul 4592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 833 | 25 Elul 4593 |
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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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