Leil Selichot 9078 / סליחות 12838
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12838 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 9075 | 25 Elul 12835 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9076 | 20 Elul 12836 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9077 | 23 Elul 12837 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9078 | 25 Elul 12838 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9079 | 25 Elul 12839 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9080 | 21 Elul 12840 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9081 | 25 Elul 12841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9082 | 25 Elul 12842 |
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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