Leil Selichot 4848 / סליחות 8608

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8608 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 4845 23 Elul 8605
Leil Selichot 4846 20 Elul 8606
Leil Selichot 4847 21 Elul 8607
Leil Selichot 4848 23 Elul 8608
Leil Selichot 4849 25 Elul 8609
Leil Selichot 4850 20 Elul 8610
Leil Selichot 4851 23 Elul 8611
Leil Selichot 4852 25 Elul 8612

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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