Leil Selichot 5658 / סליחות 9418
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9418 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 5655 | 20 Elul 9415 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5656 | 21 Elul 9416 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5657 | 23 Elul 9417 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5658 | 20 Elul 9418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5659 | 21 Elul 9419 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5660 | 23 Elul 9420 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5661 | 25 Elul 9421 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5662 | 20 Elul 9422 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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