Leil Selichot 1418 / סליחות 5178

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5178 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 1415 25 Elul 5175
Leil Selichot 1416 20 Elul 5176
Leil Selichot 1417 23 Elul 5177
Leil Selichot 1418 25 Elul 5178
Leil Selichot 1419 25 Elul 5179
Leil Selichot 1420 21 Elul 5180
Leil Selichot 1421 25 Elul 5181
Leil Selichot 1422 25 Elul 5182

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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