Leil Selichot 3348 / סליחות 7108

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7108 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 3345 21 Elul 7105
Leil Selichot 3346 23 Elul 7106
Leil Selichot 3347 25 Elul 7107
Leil Selichot 3348 21 Elul 7108
Leil Selichot 3349 21 Elul 7109
Leil Selichot 3350 25 Elul 7110
Leil Selichot 3351 21 Elul 7111
Leil Selichot 3352 21 Elul 7112

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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