Leil Selichot 1588 / סליחות 5348

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5348 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 1585 20 Elul 5345
Leil Selichot 1586 23 Elul 5346
Leil Selichot 1587 23 Elul 5347
Leil Selichot 1588 25 Elul 5348
Leil Selichot 1589 21 Elul 5349
Leil Selichot 1590 23 Elul 5350
Leil Selichot 1591 25 Elul 5351
Leil Selichot 1592 21 Elul 5352

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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