Leil Selichot 2265 / סליחות 6025

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6025 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 2262 21 Elul 6022
Leil Selichot 2263 21 Elul 6023
Leil Selichot 2264 25 Elul 6024
Leil Selichot 2265 21 Elul 6025
Leil Selichot 2266 21 Elul 6026
Leil Selichot 2267 23 Elul 6027
Leil Selichot 2268 20 Elul 6028
Leil Selichot 2269 21 Elul 6029

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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