Leil Selichot 148 / סליחות 3908

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3908 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 145 23 Elul 3905
Leil Selichot 146 25 Elul 3906
Leil Selichot 147 20 Elul 3907
Leil Selichot 148 23 Elul 3908
Leil Selichot 149 23 Elul 3909
Leil Selichot 150 25 Elul 3910
Leil Selichot 151 21 Elul 3911
Leil Selichot 152 23 Elul 3912

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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