Leil Selichot 6658 / סליחות 10418

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10418 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 6655 23 Elul 10415
Leil Selichot 6656 25 Elul 10416
Leil Selichot 6657 21 Elul 10417
Leil Selichot 6658 23 Elul 10418
Leil Selichot 6659 25 Elul 10419
Leil Selichot 6660 25 Elul 10420
Leil Selichot 6661 21 Elul 10421
Leil Selichot 6662 25 Elul 10422

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

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.