Leil Selichot 2238 / סליחות 5998

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5998 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 2235 21 Elul 5995
Leil Selichot 2236 23 Elul 5996
Leil Selichot 2237 25 Elul 5997
Leil Selichot 2238 21 Elul 5998
Leil Selichot 2239 21 Elul 5999
Leil Selichot 2240 25 Elul 6000
Leil Selichot 2241 20 Elul 6001
Leil Selichot 2242 21 Elul 6002

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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