Leil Selichot 1378 / סליחות 5138

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5138 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 1375 20 Elul 5135
Leil Selichot 1376 21 Elul 5136
Leil Selichot 1377 23 Elul 5137
Leil Selichot 1378 25 Elul 5138
Leil Selichot 1379 21 Elul 5139
Leil Selichot 1380 23 Elul 5140
Leil Selichot 1381 25 Elul 5141
Leil Selichot 1382 20 Elul 5142

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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