Leil Selichot 2918 / סליחות 6678

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6678 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 2915 21 Elul 6675
Leil Selichot 2916 23 Elul 6676
Leil Selichot 2917 23 Elul 6677
Leil Selichot 2918 20 Elul 6678
Leil Selichot 2919 23 Elul 6679
Leil Selichot 2920 23 Elul 6680
Leil Selichot 2921 25 Elul 6681
Leil Selichot 2922 21 Elul 6682

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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