Leil Selichot 798 / סליחות 4558

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4558 occurred 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 795 23 Elul 4555
Leil Selichot 796 25 Elul 4556
Leil Selichot 797 21 Elul 4557
Leil Selichot 798 23 Elul 4558
Leil Selichot 799 25 Elul 4559
Leil Selichot 800 25 Elul 4560
Leil Selichot 801 21 Elul 4561
Leil Selichot 802 25 Elul 4562

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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