Leil Selichot 4228 / סליחות 7988

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7988 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 4225 23 Elul 7985
Leil Selichot 4226 23 Elul 7986
Leil Selichot 4227 20 Elul 7987
Leil Selichot 4228 21 Elul 7988
Leil Selichot 4229 23 Elul 7989
Leil Selichot 4230 25 Elul 7990
Leil Selichot 4231 20 Elul 7991
Leil Selichot 4232 23 Elul 7992

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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