Leil Selichot 225 / סליחות 3985

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3985 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 222 21 Elul 3982
Leil Selichot 223 23 Elul 3983
Leil Selichot 224 25 Elul 3984
Leil Selichot 225 20 Elul 3985
Leil Selichot 226 23 Elul 3986
Leil Selichot 227 25 Elul 3987
Leil Selichot 228 25 Elul 3988
Leil Selichot 229 21 Elul 3989

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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