Leil Selichot 5108 / סליחות 8868

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8868 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 5105 23 Elul 8865
Leil Selichot 5106 25 Elul 8866
Leil Selichot 5107 21 Elul 8867
Leil Selichot 5108 21 Elul 8868
Leil Selichot 5109 25 Elul 8869
Leil Selichot 5110 20 Elul 8870
Leil Selichot 5111 21 Elul 8871
Leil Selichot 5112 23 Elul 8872

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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