Leil Selichot 2888 / סליחות 6648

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6648 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 2885 21 Elul 6645
Leil Selichot 2886 23 Elul 6646
Leil Selichot 2887 20 Elul 6647
Leil Selichot 2888 21 Elul 6648
Leil Selichot 2889 23 Elul 6649
Leil Selichot 2890 25 Elul 6650
Leil Selichot 2891 20 Elul 6651
Leil Selichot 2892 23 Elul 6652

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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