Leil Selichot 338 / סליחות 4098

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4098 occurred 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 335 25 Elul 4095
Leil Selichot 336 25 Elul 4096
Leil Selichot 337 21 Elul 4097
Leil Selichot 338 23 Elul 4098
Leil Selichot 339 25 Elul 4099
Leil Selichot 340 21 Elul 4100
Leil Selichot 341 23 Elul 4101
Leil Selichot 342 23 Elul 4102

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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