Leil Selichot 7488 / סליחות 11248

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11248 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 7485 20 Elul 11245
Leil Selichot 7486 21 Elul 11246
Leil Selichot 7487 23 Elul 11247
Leil Selichot 7488 25 Elul 11248
Leil Selichot 7489 20 Elul 11249
Leil Selichot 7490 23 Elul 11250
Leil Selichot 7491 23 Elul 11251
Leil Selichot 7492 25 Elul 11252

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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