Leil Selichot 1338 / סליחות 5098

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5098 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 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.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1335 20 Elul 5095
Leil Selichot 1336 23 Elul 5096
Leil Selichot 1337 25 Elul 5097
Leil Selichot 1338 20 Elul 5098
Leil Selichot 1339 23 Elul 5099
Leil Selichot 1340 23 Elul 5100
Leil Selichot 1341 25 Elul 5101
Leil Selichot 1342 21 Elul 5102

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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