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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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