Leil Selichot 6218 / סליחות 9978

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9978 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 6215 23 Elul 9975
Leil Selichot 6216 25 Elul 9976
Leil Selichot 6217 21 Elul 9977
Leil Selichot 6218 21 Elul 9978
Leil Selichot 6219 25 Elul 9979
Leil Selichot 6220 21 Elul 9980
Leil Selichot 6221 21 Elul 9981
Leil Selichot 6222 23 Elul 9982

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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