Leil Selichot 3608 / סליחות 7368

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7368 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 3605 21 Elul 7365
Leil Selichot 3606 23 Elul 7366
Leil Selichot 3607 23 Elul 7367
Leil Selichot 3608 20 Elul 7368
Leil Selichot 3609 23 Elul 7369
Leil Selichot 3610 23 Elul 7370
Leil Selichot 3611 25 Elul 7371
Leil Selichot 3612 20 Elul 7372

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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