Leil Selichot 6038 / סליחות 9798

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9798 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 6035 23 Elul 9795
Leil Selichot 6036 23 Elul 9796
Leil Selichot 6037 25 Elul 9797
Leil Selichot 6038 21 Elul 9798
Leil Selichot 6039 23 Elul 9799
Leil Selichot 6040 25 Elul 9800
Leil Selichot 6041 21 Elul 9801
Leil Selichot 6042 21 Elul 9802

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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