Leil Selichot 4828 / סליחות 8588

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8588 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 4825 25 Elul 8585
Leil Selichot 4826 25 Elul 8586
Leil Selichot 4827 21 Elul 8587
Leil Selichot 4828 23 Elul 8588
Leil Selichot 4829 25 Elul 8589
Leil Selichot 4830 21 Elul 8590
Leil Selichot 4831 23 Elul 8591
Leil Selichot 4832 25 Elul 8592

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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