Leil Selichot 1238 / סליחות 4998

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4998 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 1235 23 Elul 4995
Leil Selichot 1236 20 Elul 4996
Leil Selichot 1237 21 Elul 4997
Leil Selichot 1238 23 Elul 4998
Leil Selichot 1239 25 Elul 4999
Leil Selichot 1240 20 Elul 5000
Leil Selichot 1241 23 Elul 5001
Leil Selichot 1242 25 Elul 5002

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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