Leil Selichot 1785 / סליחות 5545

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5545 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 1782 21 Elul 5542
Leil Selichot 1783 23 Elul 5543
Leil Selichot 1784 25 Elul 5544
Leil Selichot 1785 21 Elul 5545
Leil Selichot 1786 23 Elul 5546
Leil Selichot 1787 25 Elul 5547
Leil Selichot 1788 25 Elul 5548
Leil Selichot 1789 21 Elul 5549

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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