Leil Selichot 1948 / סליחות 5708

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5708 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 1945 23 Elul 5705
Leil Selichot 1946 25 Elul 5706
Leil Selichot 1947 21 Elul 5707
Leil Selichot 1948 21 Elul 5708
Leil Selichot 1949 23 Elul 5709
Leil Selichot 1950 20 Elul 5710
Leil Selichot 1951 21 Elul 5711
Leil Selichot 1952 23 Elul 5712

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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