Leil Selichot 4698 / סליחות 8458

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8458 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 4695 21 Elul 8455
Leil Selichot 4696 23 Elul 8456
Leil Selichot 4697 25 Elul 8457
Leil Selichot 4698 20 Elul 8458
Leil Selichot 4699 23 Elul 8459
Leil Selichot 4700 25 Elul 8460
Leil Selichot 4701 20 Elul 8461
Leil Selichot 4702 23 Elul 8462

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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