Leil Selichot 4348 / סליחות 8108

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8108 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 4345 25 Elul 8105
Leil Selichot 4346 21 Elul 8106
Leil Selichot 4347 23 Elul 8107
Leil Selichot 4348 23 Elul 8108
Leil Selichot 4349 20 Elul 8109
Leil Selichot 4350 23 Elul 8110
Leil Selichot 4351 23 Elul 8111
Leil Selichot 4352 25 Elul 8112

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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