Leil Selichot 758 / סליחות 4518

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4518 occurred 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 755 25 Elul 4515
Leil Selichot 756 21 Elul 4516
Leil Selichot 757 21 Elul 4517
Leil Selichot 758 23 Elul 4518
Leil Selichot 759 20 Elul 4519
Leil Selichot 760 21 Elul 4520
Leil Selichot 761 23 Elul 4521
Leil Selichot 762 25 Elul 4522

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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