Leil Selichot 4918 / סליחות 8678

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8678 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 4915 21 Elul 8675
Leil Selichot 4916 23 Elul 8676
Leil Selichot 4917 20 Elul 8677
Leil Selichot 4918 21 Elul 8678
Leil Selichot 4919 23 Elul 8679
Leil Selichot 4920 25 Elul 8680
Leil Selichot 4921 20 Elul 8681
Leil Selichot 4922 23 Elul 8682

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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