Leil Selichot 6938 / סליחות 10698

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10698 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 6935 21 Elul 10695
Leil Selichot 6936 25 Elul 10696
Leil Selichot 6937 25 Elul 10697
Leil Selichot 6938 21 Elul 10698
Leil Selichot 6939 23 Elul 10699
Leil Selichot 6940 25 Elul 10700
Leil Selichot 6941 21 Elul 10701
Leil Selichot 6942 23 Elul 10702

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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