Leil Selichot 2198 / סליחות 5958

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5958 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 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 2195 21 Elul 5955
Leil Selichot 2196 23 Elul 5956
Leil Selichot 2197 20 Elul 5957
Leil Selichot 2198 21 Elul 5958
Leil Selichot 2199 23 Elul 5959
Leil Selichot 2200 25 Elul 5960
Leil Selichot 2201 20 Elul 5961
Leil Selichot 2202 23 Elul 5962

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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