Leil Selichot 1078 / סְלִיחוֹת 4838
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4838 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1076 | 25 Elul 4836 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1077 | 25 Elul 4837 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1078 | 21 Elul 4838 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1079 | 23 Elul 4839 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1080 | 25 Elul 4840 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1081 | 21 Elul 4841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1082 | 23 Elul 4842 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1083 | 23 Elul 4843 |
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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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