Leil Selichot 628 / סליחות 4388

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4388 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 625 21 Elul 4385
Leil Selichot 626 25 Elul 4386
Leil Selichot 627 25 Elul 4387
Leil Selichot 628 21 Elul 4388
Leil Selichot 629 23 Elul 4389
Leil Selichot 630 25 Elul 4390
Leil Selichot 631 21 Elul 4391
Leil Selichot 632 21 Elul 4392

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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