Leil Selichot 9558 / סליחות 13318

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13318 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 9555 25 Elul 13315
Leil Selichot 9556 21 Elul 13316
Leil Selichot 9557 21 Elul 13317
Leil Selichot 9558 25 Elul 13318
Leil Selichot 9559 25 Elul 13319
Leil Selichot 9560 21 Elul 13320
Leil Selichot 9561 23 Elul 13321
Leil Selichot 9562 25 Elul 13322

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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