Leil Selichot 9378 / סליחות 13138

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13138 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 9375 23 Elul 13135
Leil Selichot 9376 25 Elul 13136
Leil Selichot 9377 20 Elul 13137
Leil Selichot 9378 23 Elul 13138
Leil Selichot 9379 25 Elul 13139
Leil Selichot 9380 25 Elul 13140
Leil Selichot 9381 21 Elul 13141
Leil Selichot 9382 25 Elul 13142

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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