Leil Selichot 7148 / סליחות 10908

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10908 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 7145 23 Elul 10905
Leil Selichot 7146 23 Elul 10906
Leil Selichot 7147 25 Elul 10907
Leil Selichot 7148 21 Elul 10908
Leil Selichot 7149 23 Elul 10909
Leil Selichot 7150 25 Elul 10910
Leil Selichot 7151 21 Elul 10911
Leil Selichot 7152 23 Elul 10912

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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