Leil Selichot 828 / סליחות 4588

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4588 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 825 23 Elul 4585
Leil Selichot 826 25 Elul 4586
Leil Selichot 827 25 Elul 4587
Leil Selichot 828 21 Elul 4588
Leil Selichot 829 25 Elul 4589
Leil Selichot 830 25 Elul 4590
Leil Selichot 831 21 Elul 4591
Leil Selichot 832 23 Elul 4592

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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