Leil Selichot 9328 / סליחות 13088

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13088 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 9325 25 Elul 13085
Leil Selichot 9326 25 Elul 13086
Leil Selichot 9327 21 Elul 13087
Leil Selichot 9328 25 Elul 13088
Leil Selichot 9329 25 Elul 13089
Leil Selichot 9330 21 Elul 13090
Leil Selichot 9331 23 Elul 13091
Leil Selichot 9332 25 Elul 13092

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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