Leil Selichot 648 / סליחות 4408

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4408 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 645 21 Elul 4405
Leil Selichot 646 23 Elul 4406
Leil Selichot 647 25 Elul 4407
Leil Selichot 648 20 Elul 4408
Leil Selichot 649 23 Elul 4409
Leil Selichot 650 25 Elul 4410
Leil Selichot 651 25 Elul 4411
Leil Selichot 652 21 Elul 4412

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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