Leil Selichot 508 / סליחות 4268

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4268 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 505 25 Elul 4265
Leil Selichot 506 21 Elul 4266
Leil Selichot 507 21 Elul 4267
Leil Selichot 508 25 Elul 4268
Leil Selichot 509 21 Elul 4269
Leil Selichot 510 21 Elul 4270
Leil Selichot 511 23 Elul 4271
Leil Selichot 512 20 Elul 4272

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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