Leil Selichot 6078 / סליחות 9838
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9838 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 6075 | 21 Elul 9835 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6076 | 23 Elul 9836 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6077 | 25 Elul 9837 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6078 | 20 Elul 9838 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6079 | 23 Elul 9839 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6080 | 23 Elul 9840 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6081 | 20 Elul 9841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6082 | 21 Elul 9842 |
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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