Leil Selichot 5118 / סליחות 8878

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8878 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 5115 23 Elul 8875
Leil Selichot 5116 23 Elul 8876
Leil Selichot 5117 20 Elul 8877
Leil Selichot 5118 23 Elul 8878
Leil Selichot 5119 23 Elul 8879
Leil Selichot 5120 25 Elul 8880
Leil Selichot 5121 20 Elul 8881
Leil Selichot 5122 23 Elul 8882

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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