Leil Selichot 6098 / סליחות 9858

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9858 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 6095 21 Elul 9855
Leil Selichot 6096 21 Elul 9856
Leil Selichot 6097 25 Elul 9857
Leil Selichot 6098 20 Elul 9858
Leil Selichot 6099 21 Elul 9859
Leil Selichot 6100 23 Elul 9860
Leil Selichot 6101 25 Elul 9861
Leil Selichot 6102 21 Elul 9862

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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