Leil Selichot 6338 / סליחות 10098
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10098 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 6335 | 25 Elul 10095 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6336 | 21 Elul 10096 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6337 | 23 Elul 10097 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6338 | 25 Elul 10098 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6339 | 21 Elul 10099 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6340 | 23 Elul 10100 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6341 | 25 Elul 10101 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6342 | 21 Elul 10102 |
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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