Leil Selichot 3878 / סליחות 7638
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7638 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 3875 | 20 Elul 7635 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3876 | 21 Elul 7636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3877 | 23 Elul 7637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3878 | 25 Elul 7638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3879 | 20 Elul 7639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3880 | 23 Elul 7640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3881 | 23 Elul 7641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3882 | 25 Elul 7642 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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