Leil Selichot 1478 / סליחות 5238

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5238 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 1475 23 Elul 5235
Leil Selichot 1476 25 Elul 5236
Leil Selichot 1477 21 Elul 5237
Leil Selichot 1478 23 Elul 5238
Leil Selichot 1479 25 Elul 5239
Leil Selichot 1480 20 Elul 5240
Leil Selichot 1481 23 Elul 5241
Leil Selichot 1482 23 Elul 5242

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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