Leil Selichot 2638 / סְלִיחוֹת 6398
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6398 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 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 2636 | 25 Elul 6396 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2637 | 20 Elul 6397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2638 | 21 Elul 6398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2639 | 23 Elul 6399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2640 | 20 Elul 6400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2641 | 21 Elul 6401 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2642 | 23 Elul 6402 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2643 | 25 Elul 6403 |
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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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