Leil Selichot 3785 / סליחות 7545

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7545 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 3782 23 Elul 7542
Leil Selichot 3783 23 Elul 7543
Leil Selichot 3784 20 Elul 7544
Leil Selichot 3785 23 Elul 7545
Leil Selichot 3786 23 Elul 7546
Leil Selichot 3787 25 Elul 7547
Leil Selichot 3788 21 Elul 7548
Leil Selichot 3789 23 Elul 7549

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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