Leil Selichot 5958 / סליחות 9718

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9718 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 5955 23 Elul 9715
Leil Selichot 5956 20 Elul 9716
Leil Selichot 5957 21 Elul 9717
Leil Selichot 5958 23 Elul 9718
Leil Selichot 5959 25 Elul 9719
Leil Selichot 5960 20 Elul 9720
Leil Selichot 5961 23 Elul 9721
Leil Selichot 5962 25 Elul 9722

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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