Leil Selichot 5488 / סליחות 9248

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9248 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 5485 25 Elul 9245
Leil Selichot 5486 20 Elul 9246
Leil Selichot 5487 23 Elul 9247
Leil Selichot 5488 23 Elul 9248
Leil Selichot 5489 25 Elul 9249
Leil Selichot 5490 21 Elul 9250
Leil Selichot 5491 23 Elul 9251
Leil Selichot 5492 25 Elul 9252

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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