Leil Selichot 8918 / סליחות 12678

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12678 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 8915 23 Elul 12675
Leil Selichot 8916 25 Elul 12676
Leil Selichot 8917 21 Elul 12677
Leil Selichot 8918 23 Elul 12678
Leil Selichot 8919 25 Elul 12679
Leil Selichot 8920 20 Elul 12680
Leil Selichot 8921 21 Elul 12681
Leil Selichot 8922 23 Elul 12682

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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