Leil Selichot 238 / סְלִיחוֹת 3998
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3998 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 236 | 21 Elul 3996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 237 | 25 Elul 3997 | ||
| Leil Selichot 238 | 25 Elul 3998 | ||
| Leil Selichot 239 | 21 Elul 3999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 240 | 23 Elul 4000 | ||
| Leil Selichot 241 | 25 Elul 4001 | ||
| Leil Selichot 242 | 21 Elul 4002 | ||
| Leil Selichot 243 | 23 Elul 4003 |
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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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