Leil Selichot 9338 / סליחות 13098

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13098 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 9335 25 Elul 13095
Leil Selichot 9336 21 Elul 13096
Leil Selichot 9337 21 Elul 13097
Leil Selichot 9338 23 Elul 13098
Leil Selichot 9339 25 Elul 13099
Leil Selichot 9340 21 Elul 13100
Leil Selichot 9341 23 Elul 13101
Leil Selichot 9342 25 Elul 13102

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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