Leil Selichot 9938 / סליחות 13698

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13698 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 9935 20 Elul 13695
Leil Selichot 9936 23 Elul 13696
Leil Selichot 9937 23 Elul 13697
Leil Selichot 9938 20 Elul 13698
Leil Selichot 9939 21 Elul 13699
Leil Selichot 9940 23 Elul 13700
Leil Selichot 9941 25 Elul 13701
Leil Selichot 9942 20 Elul 13702

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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