Leil Selichot 5238 / סליחות 8998

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8998 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 5235 25 Elul 8995
Leil Selichot 5236 21 Elul 8996
Leil Selichot 5237 23 Elul 8997
Leil Selichot 5238 25 Elul 8998
Leil Selichot 5239 20 Elul 8999
Leil Selichot 5240 23 Elul 9000
Leil Selichot 5241 23 Elul 9001
Leil Selichot 5242 25 Elul 9002

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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