Leil Selichot 3945 / סליחות 7705

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7705 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 3942 25 Elul 7702
Leil Selichot 3943 25 Elul 7703
Leil Selichot 3944 21 Elul 7704
Leil Selichot 3945 23 Elul 7705
Leil Selichot 3946 25 Elul 7706
Leil Selichot 3947 21 Elul 7707
Leil Selichot 3948 23 Elul 7708
Leil Selichot 3949 25 Elul 7709

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.