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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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