Leil Selichot 8598 / סליחות 12358
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12358 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 8595 | 20 Elul 12355 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8596 | 21 Elul 12356 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8597 | 23 Elul 12357 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8598 | 25 Elul 12358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8599 | 21 Elul 12359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8600 | 23 Elul 12360 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8601 | 25 Elul 12361 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8602 | 20 Elul 12362 |
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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