Leil Selichot 6798 / סליחות 10558

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10558 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 6795 20 Elul 10555
Leil Selichot 6796 21 Elul 10556
Leil Selichot 6797 23 Elul 10557
Leil Selichot 6798 25 Elul 10558
Leil Selichot 6799 20 Elul 10559
Leil Selichot 6800 23 Elul 10560
Leil Selichot 6801 25 Elul 10561
Leil Selichot 6802 20 Elul 10562

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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