Leil Selichot 2438 / סליחות 6198

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6198 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 2435 21 Elul 6195
Leil Selichot 2436 23 Elul 6196
Leil Selichot 2437 25 Elul 6197
Leil Selichot 2438 21 Elul 6198
Leil Selichot 2439 23 Elul 6199
Leil Selichot 2440 25 Elul 6200
Leil Selichot 2441 21 Elul 6201
Leil Selichot 2442 21 Elul 6202

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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