Leil Selichot 1228 / סליחות 4988

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4988 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 1225 25 Elul 4985
Leil Selichot 1226 25 Elul 4986
Leil Selichot 1227 21 Elul 4987
Leil Selichot 1228 23 Elul 4988
Leil Selichot 1229 25 Elul 4989
Leil Selichot 1230 21 Elul 4990
Leil Selichot 1231 23 Elul 4991
Leil Selichot 1232 25 Elul 4992

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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