Leil Selichot 2838 / סליחות 6598
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6598 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 2835 | 23 Elul 6595 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2836 | 25 Elul 6596 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2837 | 21 Elul 6597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2838 | 23 Elul 6598 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2839 | 23 Elul 6599 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2840 | 20 Elul 6600 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2841 | 21 Elul 6601 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2842 | 23 Elul 6602 |
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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