Leil Selichot 4038 / סליחות 7798

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7798 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 4035 21 Elul 7795
Leil Selichot 4036 23 Elul 7796
Leil Selichot 4037 25 Elul 7797
Leil Selichot 4038 25 Elul 7798
Leil Selichot 4039 21 Elul 7799
Leil Selichot 4040 25 Elul 7800
Leil Selichot 4041 25 Elul 7801
Leil Selichot 4042 21 Elul 7802

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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