Leil Selichot 278 / סליחות 4038

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4038 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 275 25 Elul 4035
Leil Selichot 276 20 Elul 4036
Leil Selichot 277 23 Elul 4037
Leil Selichot 278 25 Elul 4038
Leil Selichot 279 25 Elul 4039
Leil Selichot 280 21 Elul 4040
Leil Selichot 281 25 Elul 4041
Leil Selichot 282 25 Elul 4042

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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