Leil Selichot 5978 / סליחות 9738
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9738 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 5975 | 23 Elul 9735 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5976 | 25 Elul 9736 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5977 | 21 Elul 9737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5978 | 23 Elul 9738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5979 | 25 Elul 9739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5980 | 20 Elul 9740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5981 | 23 Elul 9741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5982 | 23 Elul 9742 |
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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