Leil Selichot 1638 / סליחות 5398

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5398 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 1635 25 Elul 5395
Leil Selichot 1636 20 Elul 5396
Leil Selichot 1637 23 Elul 5397
Leil Selichot 1638 25 Elul 5398
Leil Selichot 1639 25 Elul 5399
Leil Selichot 1640 21 Elul 5400
Leil Selichot 1641 25 Elul 5401
Leil Selichot 1642 25 Elul 5402

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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