Leil Selichot 4008 / סליחות 7768

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7768 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 4005 23 Elul 7765
Leil Selichot 4006 23 Elul 7766
Leil Selichot 4007 25 Elul 7767
Leil Selichot 4008 21 Elul 7768
Leil Selichot 4009 23 Elul 7769
Leil Selichot 4010 25 Elul 7770
Leil Selichot 4011 20 Elul 7771
Leil Selichot 4012 23 Elul 7772

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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