Leil Selichot 4508 / סליחות 8268

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8268 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 4505 20 Elul 8265
Leil Selichot 4506 23 Elul 8266
Leil Selichot 4507 25 Elul 8267
Leil Selichot 4508 25 Elul 8268
Leil Selichot 4509 21 Elul 8269
Leil Selichot 4510 25 Elul 8270
Leil Selichot 4511 25 Elul 8271
Leil Selichot 4512 21 Elul 8272

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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