Leil Selichot 3438 / סליחות 7198

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7198 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 3435 25 Elul 7195
Leil Selichot 3436 20 Elul 7196
Leil Selichot 3437 23 Elul 7197
Leil Selichot 3438 25 Elul 7198
Leil Selichot 3439 20 Elul 7199
Leil Selichot 3440 23 Elul 7200
Leil Selichot 3441 23 Elul 7201
Leil Selichot 3442 25 Elul 7202

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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