Leil Selichot 8078 / סליחות 11838

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11838 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 8075 21 Elul 11835
Leil Selichot 8076 23 Elul 11836
Leil Selichot 8077 25 Elul 11837
Leil Selichot 8078 21 Elul 11838
Leil Selichot 8079 23 Elul 11839
Leil Selichot 8080 25 Elul 11840
Leil Selichot 8081 20 Elul 11841
Leil Selichot 8082 23 Elul 11842

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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