Leil Selichot 6278 / סליחות 10038
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10038 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 6275 | 21 Elul 10035 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6276 | 23 Elul 10036 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6277 | 20 Elul 10037 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6278 | 21 Elul 10038 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6279 | 23 Elul 10039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6280 | 23 Elul 10040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6281 | 20 Elul 10041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6282 | 23 Elul 10042 |
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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