Leil Selichot 7068 / סליחות 10828

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10828 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 7065 25 Elul 10825
Leil Selichot 7066 20 Elul 10826
Leil Selichot 7067 23 Elul 10827
Leil Selichot 7068 23 Elul 10828
Leil Selichot 7069 20 Elul 10829
Leil Selichot 7070 21 Elul 10830
Leil Selichot 7071 23 Elul 10831
Leil Selichot 7072 25 Elul 10832

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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