Leil Selichot 5478 / סליחות 9238

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9238 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 5475 25 Elul 9235
Leil Selichot 5476 21 Elul 9236
Leil Selichot 5477 21 Elul 9237
Leil Selichot 5478 25 Elul 9238
Leil Selichot 5479 21 Elul 9239
Leil Selichot 5480 21 Elul 9240
Leil Selichot 5481 23 Elul 9241
Leil Selichot 5482 25 Elul 9242

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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