Leil Selichot 7158 / סליחות 10918

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10918 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 7155 21 Elul 10915
Leil Selichot 7156 25 Elul 10916
Leil Selichot 7157 25 Elul 10917
Leil Selichot 7158 21 Elul 10918
Leil Selichot 7159 23 Elul 10919
Leil Selichot 7160 25 Elul 10920
Leil Selichot 7161 21 Elul 10921
Leil Selichot 7162 23 Elul 10922

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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