Leil Selichot 5198 / סליחות 8958

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8958 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 5195 20 Elul 8955
Leil Selichot 5196 23 Elul 8956
Leil Selichot 5197 23 Elul 8957
Leil Selichot 5198 25 Elul 8958
Leil Selichot 5199 21 Elul 8959
Leil Selichot 5200 23 Elul 8960
Leil Selichot 5201 25 Elul 8961
Leil Selichot 5202 21 Elul 8962

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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