Leil Selichot 1028 / סליחות 4788

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4788 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 1025 23 Elul 4785
Leil Selichot 1026 25 Elul 4786
Leil Selichot 1027 21 Elul 4787
Leil Selichot 1028 21 Elul 4788
Leil Selichot 1029 25 Elul 4789
Leil Selichot 1030 21 Elul 4790
Leil Selichot 1031 21 Elul 4791
Leil Selichot 1032 23 Elul 4792

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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