Leil Selichot 1388 / סליחות 5148

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5148 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 1385 25 Elul 5145
Leil Selichot 1386 21 Elul 5146
Leil Selichot 1387 23 Elul 5147
Leil Selichot 1388 25 Elul 5148
Leil Selichot 1389 20 Elul 5149
Leil Selichot 1390 23 Elul 5150
Leil Selichot 1391 25 Elul 5151
Leil Selichot 1392 25 Elul 5152

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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