Leil Selichot 4368 / סליחות 8128

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8128 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 4365 25 Elul 8125
Leil Selichot 4366 21 Elul 8126
Leil Selichot 4367 21 Elul 8127
Leil Selichot 4368 23 Elul 8128
Leil Selichot 4369 20 Elul 8129
Leil Selichot 4370 21 Elul 8130
Leil Selichot 4371 23 Elul 8131
Leil Selichot 4372 25 Elul 8132

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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