Leil Selichot 2408 / סליחות 6168

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6168 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 2405 23 Elul 6165
Leil Selichot 2406 25 Elul 6166
Leil Selichot 2407 25 Elul 6167
Leil Selichot 2408 21 Elul 6168
Leil Selichot 2409 25 Elul 6169
Leil Selichot 2410 25 Elul 6170
Leil Selichot 2411 21 Elul 6171
Leil Selichot 2412 23 Elul 6172

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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