Leil Selichot 6668 / סליחות 10428

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10428 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 6665 23 Elul 10425
Leil Selichot 6666 25 Elul 10426
Leil Selichot 6667 21 Elul 10427
Leil Selichot 6668 23 Elul 10428
Leil Selichot 6669 25 Elul 10429
Leil Selichot 6670 20 Elul 10430
Leil Selichot 6671 21 Elul 10431
Leil Selichot 6672 23 Elul 10432

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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