Leil Selichot 5058 / סליחות 8818

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8818 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 5055 25 Elul 8815
Leil Selichot 5056 25 Elul 8816
Leil Selichot 5057 21 Elul 8817
Leil Selichot 5058 23 Elul 8818
Leil Selichot 5059 25 Elul 8819
Leil Selichot 5060 21 Elul 8820
Leil Selichot 5061 23 Elul 8821
Leil Selichot 5062 25 Elul 8822

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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