Leil Selichot 3068 / סליחות 6828

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6828 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 3065 23 Elul 6825
Leil Selichot 3066 25 Elul 6826
Leil Selichot 3067 20 Elul 6827
Leil Selichot 3068 23 Elul 6828
Leil Selichot 3069 23 Elul 6829
Leil Selichot 3070 25 Elul 6830
Leil Selichot 3071 21 Elul 6831
Leil Selichot 3072 23 Elul 6832

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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