Leil Selichot 2218 / סליחות 5978

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5978 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2215 21 Elul 5975
Leil Selichot 2216 23 Elul 5976
Leil Selichot 2217 25 Elul 5977
Leil Selichot 2218 21 Elul 5978
Leil Selichot 2219 23 Elul 5979
Leil Selichot 2220 25 Elul 5980
Leil Selichot 2221 20 Elul 5981
Leil Selichot 2222 23 Elul 5982

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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