Leil Selichot 2278 / סליחות 6038

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6038 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2275 20 Elul 6035
Leil Selichot 2276 23 Elul 6036
Leil Selichot 2277 23 Elul 6037
Leil Selichot 2278 25 Elul 6038
Leil Selichot 2279 21 Elul 6039
Leil Selichot 2280 23 Elul 6040
Leil Selichot 2281 25 Elul 6041
Leil Selichot 2282 25 Elul 6042

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: A Guide & Commentary

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.