Leil Selichot 1498 / סליחות 5258

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5258 occurred 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 1495 23 Elul 5255
Leil Selichot 1496 25 Elul 5256
Leil Selichot 1497 21 Elul 5257
Leil Selichot 1498 21 Elul 5258
Leil Selichot 1499 25 Elul 5259
Leil Selichot 1500 20 Elul 5260
Leil Selichot 1501 21 Elul 5261
Leil Selichot 1502 23 Elul 5262

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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