Leil Selichot 4428 / סליחות 8188

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8188 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 4425 23 Elul 8185
Leil Selichot 4426 25 Elul 8186
Leil Selichot 4427 20 Elul 8187
Leil Selichot 4428 23 Elul 8188
Leil Selichot 4429 23 Elul 8189
Leil Selichot 4430 25 Elul 8190
Leil Selichot 4431 21 Elul 8191
Leil Selichot 4432 23 Elul 8192

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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