Leil Selichot 9598 / סליחות 13358

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13358 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 9595 23 Elul 13355
Leil Selichot 9596 25 Elul 13356
Leil Selichot 9597 20 Elul 13357
Leil Selichot 9598 23 Elul 13358
Leil Selichot 9599 25 Elul 13359
Leil Selichot 9600 25 Elul 13360
Leil Selichot 9601 21 Elul 13361
Leil Selichot 9602 25 Elul 13362

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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