Leil Selichot 9548 / סליחות 13308

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13308 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 9545 25 Elul 13305
Leil Selichot 9546 20 Elul 13306
Leil Selichot 9547 23 Elul 13307
Leil Selichot 9548 23 Elul 13308
Leil Selichot 9549 25 Elul 13309
Leil Selichot 9550 21 Elul 13310
Leil Selichot 9551 23 Elul 13311
Leil Selichot 9552 25 Elul 13312

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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