Leil Selichot 3458 / סליחות 7218

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7218 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 3455 25 Elul 7215
Leil Selichot 3456 21 Elul 7216
Leil Selichot 3457 23 Elul 7217
Leil Selichot 3458 23 Elul 7218
Leil Selichot 3459 20 Elul 7219
Leil Selichot 3460 21 Elul 7220
Leil Selichot 3461 23 Elul 7221
Leil Selichot 3462 25 Elul 7222

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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