Category: Prayer in Elul

What are Selichot?

Selichot are special prayers recited in anticipation of the High Holidays introducing us to the themes of the upcoming holidays.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Alan Lucas August 21, 2022 Elul High Holidays

Rituals and Prayers Recited in the Month of Elul

Rituals and Prayers Recited in Elul

The ritual preparations for the High Holidays begin a full month in advance with the onset of the month of Elul.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Alan Lucas August 19, 2022 Elul High Holidays

Seliḥot: What do we recite?

Seliḥot, a series of penitential prayers, are recited in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah and the Days of Repentance. Here's what to recite.

Rabbi Miles B. Cohen, Leslie Rubin August 16, 2022 Elul High Holidays

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Category: Prayer in Elul

What are Selichot?

Rituals and Prayers Recited in Elul

Seliḥot: What do we recite?

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