Leil Selichot 2418 / סליחות 6178

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6178 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 2415 21 Elul 6175
Leil Selichot 2416 25 Elul 6176
Leil Selichot 2417 20 Elul 6177
Leil Selichot 2418 21 Elul 6178
Leil Selichot 2419 23 Elul 6179
Leil Selichot 2420 20 Elul 6180
Leil Selichot 2421 21 Elul 6181
Leil Selichot 2422 23 Elul 6182

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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