Leil Selichot 2648 / סליחות 6408

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6408 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 2645 23 Elul 6405
Leil Selichot 2646 23 Elul 6406
Leil Selichot 2647 25 Elul 6407
Leil Selichot 2648 21 Elul 6408
Leil Selichot 2649 23 Elul 6409
Leil Selichot 2650 25 Elul 6410
Leil Selichot 2651 20 Elul 6411
Leil Selichot 2652 23 Elul 6412

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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