Leil Selichot 2678 / סליחות 6438

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6438 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 2675 21 Elul 6435
Leil Selichot 2676 23 Elul 6436
Leil Selichot 2677 25 Elul 6437
Leil Selichot 2678 21 Elul 6438
Leil Selichot 2679 23 Elul 6439
Leil Selichot 2680 25 Elul 6440
Leil Selichot 2681 25 Elul 6441
Leil Selichot 2682 21 Elul 6442

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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