Leil Selichot 1748 / סליחות 5508

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5508 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 1745 21 Elul 5505
Leil Selichot 1746 25 Elul 5506
Leil Selichot 1747 20 Elul 5507
Leil Selichot 1748 21 Elul 5508
Leil Selichot 1749 23 Elul 5509
Leil Selichot 1750 25 Elul 5510
Leil Selichot 1751 21 Elul 5511
Leil Selichot 1752 23 Elul 5512

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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