Leil Selichot 5548 / סליחות 9308

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9308 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 5545 23 Elul 9305
Leil Selichot 5546 25 Elul 9306
Leil Selichot 5547 21 Elul 9307
Leil Selichot 5548 21 Elul 9308
Leil Selichot 5549 25 Elul 9309
Leil Selichot 5550 25 Elul 9310
Leil Selichot 5551 21 Elul 9311
Leil Selichot 5552 23 Elul 9312

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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