Leil Selichot 378 / סְלִיחוֹת 4138
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4138 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 376 | 25 Elul 4136 | ||
| Leil Selichot 377 | 25 Elul 4137 | ||
| Leil Selichot 378 | 21 Elul 4138 | ||
| Leil Selichot 379 | 25 Elul 4139 | ||
| Leil Selichot 380 | 25 Elul 4140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 381 | 21 Elul 4141 | ||
| Leil Selichot 382 | 23 Elul 4142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 383 | 25 Elul 4143 |
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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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