Leil Selichot 7468 / סליחות 11228

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11228 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 7465 20 Elul 11225
Leil Selichot 7466 23 Elul 11226
Leil Selichot 7467 23 Elul 11227
Leil Selichot 7468 25 Elul 11228
Leil Selichot 7469 20 Elul 11229
Leil Selichot 7470 23 Elul 11230
Leil Selichot 7471 25 Elul 11231
Leil Selichot 7472 25 Elul 11232

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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