Leil Selichot 2368 / סליחות 6128

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6128 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 2365 23 Elul 6125
Leil Selichot 2366 25 Elul 6126
Leil Selichot 2367 21 Elul 6127
Leil Selichot 2368 23 Elul 6128
Leil Selichot 2369 25 Elul 6129
Leil Selichot 2370 20 Elul 6130
Leil Selichot 2371 23 Elul 6131
Leil Selichot 2372 23 Elul 6132

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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