Leil Selichot 1058 / סְלִיחוֹת 4818
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4818 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1056 | 25 Elul 4816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1057 | 20 Elul 4817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1058 | 21 Elul 4818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1059 | 23 Elul 4819 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1060 | 20 Elul 4820 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1061 | 21 Elul 4821 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1062 | 23 Elul 4822 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1063 | 25 Elul 4823 |
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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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