Leil Selichot 6758 / סליחות 10518
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10518 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 6755 | 20 Elul 10515 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6756 | 23 Elul 10516 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6757 | 25 Elul 10517 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6758 | 25 Elul 10518 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6759 | 21 Elul 10519 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6760 | 25 Elul 10520 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6761 | 25 Elul 10521 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6762 | 21 Elul 10522 |
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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