Leil Selichot 3045 / סליחות 6805

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6805 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 3042 23 Elul 6802
Leil Selichot 3043 25 Elul 6803
Leil Selichot 3044 21 Elul 6804
Leil Selichot 3045 23 Elul 6805
Leil Selichot 3046 25 Elul 6806
Leil Selichot 3047 21 Elul 6807
Leil Selichot 3048 23 Elul 6808
Leil Selichot 3049 25 Elul 6809

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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