Leil Selichot 1258 / סליחות 5018

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5018 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 1255 23 Elul 5015
Leil Selichot 1256 25 Elul 5016
Leil Selichot 1257 21 Elul 5017
Leil Selichot 1258 23 Elul 5018
Leil Selichot 1259 23 Elul 5019
Leil Selichot 1260 20 Elul 5020
Leil Selichot 1261 23 Elul 5021
Leil Selichot 1262 23 Elul 5022

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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