Leil Selichot 468 / סליחות 4228

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4228 occurred 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 465 20 Elul 4225
Leil Selichot 466 21 Elul 4226
Leil Selichot 467 23 Elul 4227
Leil Selichot 468 20 Elul 4228
Leil Selichot 469 21 Elul 4229
Leil Selichot 470 23 Elul 4230
Leil Selichot 471 25 Elul 4231
Leil Selichot 472 20 Elul 4232

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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