Leil Selichot 608 / סליחות 4368

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4368 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 605 21 Elul 4365
Leil Selichot 606 25 Elul 4366
Leil Selichot 607 21 Elul 4367
Leil Selichot 608 21 Elul 4368
Leil Selichot 609 23 Elul 4369
Leil Selichot 610 25 Elul 4370
Leil Selichot 611 21 Elul 4371
Leil Selichot 612 23 Elul 4372

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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