Leil Selichot 9878 / סליחות 13638
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13638 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 9875 | 21 Elul 13635 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9876 | 25 Elul 13636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9877 | 25 Elul 13637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9878 | 21 Elul 13638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9879 | 23 Elul 13639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9880 | 25 Elul 13640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9881 | 21 Elul 13641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9882 | 21 Elul 13642 |
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.