Leil Selichot 3178 / סליחות 6938

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6938 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 3175 25 Elul 6935
Leil Selichot 3176 21 Elul 6936
Leil Selichot 3177 25 Elul 6937
Leil Selichot 3178 25 Elul 6938
Leil Selichot 3179 21 Elul 6939
Leil Selichot 3180 23 Elul 6940
Leil Selichot 3181 25 Elul 6941
Leil Selichot 3182 21 Elul 6942

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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