Leil Selichot 1188 / סליחות 4948

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4948 occurred 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 1185 25 Elul 4945
Leil Selichot 1186 20 Elul 4946
Leil Selichot 1187 23 Elul 4947
Leil Selichot 1188 23 Elul 4948
Leil Selichot 1189 25 Elul 4949
Leil Selichot 1190 21 Elul 4950
Leil Selichot 1191 23 Elul 4951
Leil Selichot 1192 25 Elul 4952

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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