Leil Selichot 8858 / סליחות 12618

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12618 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 8855 25 Elul 12615
Leil Selichot 8856 20 Elul 12616
Leil Selichot 8857 23 Elul 12617
Leil Selichot 8858 25 Elul 12618
Leil Selichot 8859 25 Elul 12619
Leil Selichot 8860 21 Elul 12620
Leil Selichot 8861 25 Elul 12621
Leil Selichot 8862 25 Elul 12622

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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