Leil Selichot 4648 / סליחות 8408

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8408 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 4645 23 Elul 8405
Leil Selichot 4646 25 Elul 8406
Leil Selichot 4647 20 Elul 8407
Leil Selichot 4648 23 Elul 8408
Leil Selichot 4649 23 Elul 8409
Leil Selichot 4650 25 Elul 8410
Leil Selichot 4651 21 Elul 8411
Leil Selichot 4652 23 Elul 8412

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

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.