Leil Selichot 3928 / סליחות 7688

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7688 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 3925 25 Elul 7685
Leil Selichot 3926 20 Elul 7686
Leil Selichot 3927 21 Elul 7687
Leil Selichot 3928 23 Elul 7688
Leil Selichot 3929 20 Elul 7689
Leil Selichot 3930 21 Elul 7690
Leil Selichot 3931 23 Elul 7691
Leil Selichot 3932 25 Elul 7692

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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