Leil Selichot 598 / סליחות 4358

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4358 occurred 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 595 23 Elul 4355
Leil Selichot 596 25 Elul 4356
Leil Selichot 597 25 Elul 4357
Leil Selichot 598 21 Elul 4358
Leil Selichot 599 23 Elul 4359
Leil Selichot 600 25 Elul 4360
Leil Selichot 601 21 Elul 4361
Leil Selichot 602 23 Elul 4362

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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