Leil Selichot 8958 / סליחות 12718
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12718 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 8955 | 23 Elul 12715 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8956 | 25 Elul 12716 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8957 | 25 Elul 12717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8958 | 21 Elul 12718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8959 | 23 Elul 12719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8960 | 25 Elul 12720 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8961 | 21 Elul 12721 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8962 | 23 Elul 12722 |
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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