Leil Selichot 2258 / סליחות 6018

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6018 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 2255 20 Elul 6015
Leil Selichot 2256 23 Elul 6016
Leil Selichot 2257 25 Elul 6017
Leil Selichot 2258 25 Elul 6018
Leil Selichot 2259 21 Elul 6019
Leil Selichot 2260 25 Elul 6020
Leil Selichot 2261 25 Elul 6021
Leil Selichot 2262 21 Elul 6022

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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