Leil Selichot 2308 / סליחות 6068

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6068 occurs after nightfall 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 2305 25 Elul 6065
Leil Selichot 2306 21 Elul 6066
Leil Selichot 2307 23 Elul 6067
Leil Selichot 2308 25 Elul 6068
Leil Selichot 2309 25 Elul 6069
Leil Selichot 2310 21 Elul 6070
Leil Selichot 2311 25 Elul 6071
Leil Selichot 2312 25 Elul 6072

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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