Leil Selichot 348 / סליחות 4108

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4108 occurred 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 345 23 Elul 4105
Leil Selichot 346 25 Elul 4106
Leil Selichot 347 20 Elul 4107
Leil Selichot 348 23 Elul 4108
Leil Selichot 349 25 Elul 4109
Leil Selichot 350 25 Elul 4110
Leil Selichot 351 21 Elul 4111
Leil Selichot 352 23 Elul 4112

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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