Leil Selichot 548 / סליחות 4308

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4308 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 545 23 Elul 4305
Leil Selichot 546 25 Elul 4306
Leil Selichot 547 21 Elul 4307
Leil Selichot 548 23 Elul 4308
Leil Selichot 549 25 Elul 4309
Leil Selichot 550 21 Elul 4310
Leil Selichot 551 23 Elul 4311
Leil Selichot 552 25 Elul 4312

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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