Leil Selichot 2158 / סליחות 5918

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5918 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 2155 23 Elul 5915
Leil Selichot 2156 25 Elul 5916
Leil Selichot 2157 20 Elul 5917
Leil Selichot 2158 23 Elul 5918
Leil Selichot 2159 25 Elul 5919
Leil Selichot 2160 25 Elul 5920
Leil Selichot 2161 21 Elul 5921
Leil Selichot 2162 25 Elul 5922

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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