Leil Selichot 2768 / סליחות 6528

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6528 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 2765 25 Elul 6525
Leil Selichot 2766 21 Elul 6526
Leil Selichot 2767 23 Elul 6527
Leil Selichot 2768 23 Elul 6528
Leil Selichot 2769 20 Elul 6529
Leil Selichot 2770 23 Elul 6530
Leil Selichot 2771 23 Elul 6531
Leil Selichot 2772 25 Elul 6532

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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