Leil Selichot 2908 / סליחות 6668

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6668 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 2905 21 Elul 6665
Leil Selichot 2906 23 Elul 6666
Leil Selichot 2907 25 Elul 6667
Leil Selichot 2908 21 Elul 6668
Leil Selichot 2909 21 Elul 6669
Leil Selichot 2910 25 Elul 6670
Leil Selichot 2911 20 Elul 6671
Leil Selichot 2912 21 Elul 6672

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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