Leil Selichot 5538 / סליחות 9298

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9298 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 5535 23 Elul 9295
Leil Selichot 5536 25 Elul 9296
Leil Selichot 5537 20 Elul 9297
Leil Selichot 5538 23 Elul 9298
Leil Selichot 5539 23 Elul 9299
Leil Selichot 5540 20 Elul 9300
Leil Selichot 5541 23 Elul 9301
Leil Selichot 5542 23 Elul 9302

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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