Leil Selichot 3058 / סליחות 6818

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6818 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 3055 23 Elul 6815
Leil Selichot 3056 25 Elul 6816
Leil Selichot 3057 21 Elul 6817
Leil Selichot 3058 23 Elul 6818
Leil Selichot 3059 25 Elul 6819
Leil Selichot 3060 20 Elul 6820
Leil Selichot 3061 21 Elul 6821
Leil Selichot 3062 23 Elul 6822

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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