Leil Selichot 8828 / סליחות 12588

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12588 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 8825 20 Elul 12585
Leil Selichot 8826 21 Elul 12586
Leil Selichot 8827 23 Elul 12587
Leil Selichot 8828 25 Elul 12588
Leil Selichot 8829 20 Elul 12589
Leil Selichot 8830 23 Elul 12590
Leil Selichot 8831 25 Elul 12591
Leil Selichot 8832 25 Elul 12592

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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