Leil Selichot 8238 / סליחות 11998

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11998 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 8235 23 Elul 11995
Leil Selichot 8236 25 Elul 11996
Leil Selichot 8237 20 Elul 11997
Leil Selichot 8238 23 Elul 11998
Leil Selichot 8239 25 Elul 11999
Leil Selichot 8240 25 Elul 12000
Leil Selichot 8241 21 Elul 12001
Leil Selichot 8242 25 Elul 12002

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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