Leil Selichot 7578 / סליחות 11338

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11338 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 7575 23 Elul 11335
Leil Selichot 7576 25 Elul 11336
Leil Selichot 7577 21 Elul 11337
Leil Selichot 7578 21 Elul 11338
Leil Selichot 7579 25 Elul 11339
Leil Selichot 7580 20 Elul 11340
Leil Selichot 7581 21 Elul 11341
Leil Selichot 7582 23 Elul 11342

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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