Leil Selichot 9838 / סליחות 13598
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13598 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 9835 | 23 Elul 13595 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9836 | 25 Elul 13596 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9837 | 20 Elul 13597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9838 | 23 Elul 13598 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9839 | 23 Elul 13599 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9840 | 25 Elul 13600 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9841 | 21 Elul 13601 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9842 | 23 Elul 13602 |
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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