Leil Selichot 1818 / סליחות 5578

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5578 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 1815 25 Elul 5575
Leil Selichot 1816 21 Elul 5576
Leil Selichot 1817 25 Elul 5577
Leil Selichot 1818 25 Elul 5578
Leil Selichot 1819 21 Elul 5579
Leil Selichot 1820 23 Elul 5580
Leil Selichot 1821 25 Elul 5581
Leil Selichot 1822 21 Elul 5582

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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