Leil Selichot 1008 / סליחות 4768

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4768 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 the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1005 23 Elul 4765
Leil Selichot 1006 20 Elul 4766
Leil Selichot 1007 21 Elul 4767
Leil Selichot 1008 23 Elul 4768
Leil Selichot 1009 25 Elul 4769
Leil Selichot 1010 21 Elul 4770
Leil Selichot 1011 23 Elul 4771
Leil Selichot 1012 23 Elul 4772

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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