Leil Selichot 1848 / סליחות 5608

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5608 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 1845 25 Elul 5605
Leil Selichot 1846 21 Elul 5606
Leil Selichot 1847 23 Elul 5607
Leil Selichot 1848 25 Elul 5608
Leil Selichot 1849 21 Elul 5609
Leil Selichot 1850 23 Elul 5610
Leil Selichot 1851 23 Elul 5611
Leil Selichot 1852 20 Elul 5612

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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