Leil Selichot 4318 / סליחות 8078

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8078 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 4315 25 Elul 8075
Leil Selichot 4316 21 Elul 8076
Leil Selichot 4317 23 Elul 8077
Leil Selichot 4318 25 Elul 8078
Leil Selichot 4319 21 Elul 8079
Leil Selichot 4320 23 Elul 8080
Leil Selichot 4321 25 Elul 8081
Leil Selichot 4322 20 Elul 8082

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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