Leil Selichot 9388 / סליחות 13148

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13148 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 9385 23 Elul 13145
Leil Selichot 9386 25 Elul 13146
Leil Selichot 9387 21 Elul 13147
Leil Selichot 9388 21 Elul 13148
Leil Selichot 9389 23 Elul 13149
Leil Selichot 9390 20 Elul 13150
Leil Selichot 9391 21 Elul 13151
Leil Selichot 9392 23 Elul 13152

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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