Leil Selichot 5248 / סליחות 9008

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9008 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 5245 25 Elul 9005
Leil Selichot 5246 20 Elul 9006
Leil Selichot 5247 23 Elul 9007
Leil Selichot 5248 25 Elul 9008
Leil Selichot 5249 25 Elul 9009
Leil Selichot 5250 21 Elul 9010
Leil Selichot 5251 25 Elul 9011
Leil Selichot 5252 25 Elul 9012

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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