Leil Selichot 4258 / סליחות 8018

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8018 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 4255 21 Elul 8015
Leil Selichot 4256 23 Elul 8016
Leil Selichot 4257 25 Elul 8017
Leil Selichot 4258 20 Elul 8018
Leil Selichot 4259 23 Elul 8019
Leil Selichot 4260 25 Elul 8020
Leil Selichot 4261 25 Elul 8021
Leil Selichot 4262 21 Elul 8022

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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