Leil Selichot 2298 / סליחות 6058
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6058 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 2295 | 20 Elul 6055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2296 | 21 Elul 6056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2297 | 23 Elul 6057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2298 | 25 Elul 6058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2299 | 20 Elul 6059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2300 | 23 Elul 6060 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2301 | 23 Elul 6061 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2302 | 25 Elul 6062 |
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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