Leil Selichot 1328 / סליחות 5088

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5088 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 1325 21 Elul 5085
Leil Selichot 1326 23 Elul 5086
Leil Selichot 1327 25 Elul 5087
Leil Selichot 1328 21 Elul 5088
Leil Selichot 1329 23 Elul 5089
Leil Selichot 1330 23 Elul 5090
Leil Selichot 1331 20 Elul 5091
Leil Selichot 1332 21 Elul 5092

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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