Leil Selichot 2348 / סליחות 6108

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6108 occurs after nightfall 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 2345 23 Elul 6105
Leil Selichot 2346 20 Elul 6106
Leil Selichot 2347 21 Elul 6107
Leil Selichot 2348 23 Elul 6108
Leil Selichot 2349 25 Elul 6109
Leil Selichot 2350 20 Elul 6110
Leil Selichot 2351 23 Elul 6111
Leil Selichot 2352 25 Elul 6112

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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