Leil Selichot 5598 / סליחות 9358
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9358 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 5595 | 21 Elul 9355 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5596 | 23 Elul 9356 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5597 | 25 Elul 9357 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5598 | 21 Elul 9358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5599 | 23 Elul 9359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5600 | 25 Elul 9360 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5601 | 21 Elul 9361 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5602 | 21 Elul 9362 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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