Leil Selichot 1285 / סליחות 5045

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5045 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 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 1282 23 Elul 5042
Leil Selichot 1283 25 Elul 5043
Leil Selichot 1284 20 Elul 5044
Leil Selichot 1285 23 Elul 5045
Leil Selichot 1286 23 Elul 5046
Leil Selichot 1287 25 Elul 5047
Leil Selichot 1288 21 Elul 5048
Leil Selichot 1289 23 Elul 5049

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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