Leil Selichot 3108 / סליחות 6868

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6868 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 3105 21 Elul 6865
Leil Selichot 3106 23 Elul 6866
Leil Selichot 3107 25 Elul 6867
Leil Selichot 3108 21 Elul 6868
Leil Selichot 3109 23 Elul 6869
Leil Selichot 3110 25 Elul 6870
Leil Selichot 3111 21 Elul 6871
Leil Selichot 3112 23 Elul 6872

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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