Leil Selichot 3625 / סליחות 7385

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7385 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 3622 21 Elul 7382
Leil Selichot 3623 21 Elul 7383
Leil Selichot 3624 25 Elul 7384
Leil Selichot 3625 21 Elul 7385
Leil Selichot 3626 21 Elul 7386
Leil Selichot 3627 23 Elul 7387
Leil Selichot 3628 20 Elul 7388
Leil Selichot 3629 21 Elul 7389

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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