Leil Selichot 288 / סליחות 4048

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4048 occurred 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 285 25 Elul 4045
Leil Selichot 286 21 Elul 4046
Leil Selichot 287 21 Elul 4047
Leil Selichot 288 25 Elul 4048
Leil Selichot 289 20 Elul 4049
Leil Selichot 290 21 Elul 4050
Leil Selichot 291 23 Elul 4051
Leil Selichot 292 20 Elul 4052

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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