Leil Selichot 678 / סליחות 4438

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4438 occurred 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 675 25 Elul 4435
Leil Selichot 676 21 Elul 4436
Leil Selichot 677 25 Elul 4437
Leil Selichot 678 25 Elul 4438
Leil Selichot 679 21 Elul 4439
Leil Selichot 680 23 Elul 4440
Leil Selichot 681 25 Elul 4441
Leil Selichot 682 21 Elul 4442

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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