Leil Selichot 568 / סליחות 4328

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4328 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 565 23 Elul 4325
Leil Selichot 566 20 Elul 4326
Leil Selichot 567 21 Elul 4327
Leil Selichot 568 23 Elul 4328
Leil Selichot 569 25 Elul 4329
Leil Selichot 570 20 Elul 4330
Leil Selichot 571 23 Elul 4331
Leil Selichot 572 23 Elul 4332

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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