Leil Selichot 9988 / סליחות 13748

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13748 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 9985 25 Elul 13745
Leil Selichot 9986 21 Elul 13746
Leil Selichot 9987 23 Elul 13747
Leil Selichot 9988 23 Elul 13748
Leil Selichot 9989 20 Elul 13749
Leil Selichot 9990 23 Elul 13750
Leil Selichot 9991 23 Elul 13751
Leil Selichot 9992 25 Elul 13752

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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