Leil Selichot 808 / סליחות 4568

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4568 occurred 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 805 23 Elul 4565
Leil Selichot 806 25 Elul 4566
Leil Selichot 807 21 Elul 4567
Leil Selichot 808 21 Elul 4568
Leil Selichot 809 25 Elul 4569
Leil Selichot 810 20 Elul 4570
Leil Selichot 811 21 Elul 4571
Leil Selichot 812 23 Elul 4572

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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