Leil Selichot 428 / סליחות 4188

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4188 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 425 21 Elul 4185
Leil Selichot 426 23 Elul 4186
Leil Selichot 427 25 Elul 4187
Leil Selichot 428 25 Elul 4188
Leil Selichot 429 21 Elul 4189
Leil Selichot 430 25 Elul 4190
Leil Selichot 431 25 Elul 4191
Leil Selichot 432 21 Elul 4192

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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