Leil Selichot 5578 / סליחות 9338
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9338 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 5575 | 21 Elul 9335 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5576 | 25 Elul 9336 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5577 | 25 Elul 9337 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5578 | 21 Elul 9338 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5579 | 23 Elul 9339 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5580 | 25 Elul 9340 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5581 | 21 Elul 9341 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5582 | 23 Elul 9342 |
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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