Leil Selichot 2988 / סליחות 6748

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6748 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 2985 25 Elul 6745
Leil Selichot 2986 21 Elul 6746
Leil Selichot 2987 23 Elul 6747
Leil Selichot 2988 25 Elul 6748
Leil Selichot 2989 20 Elul 6749
Leil Selichot 2990 23 Elul 6750
Leil Selichot 2991 23 Elul 6751
Leil Selichot 2992 20 Elul 6752

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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