Leil Selichot 4045 / סליחות 7805

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7805 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 4042 21 Elul 7802
Leil Selichot 4043 23 Elul 7803
Leil Selichot 4044 25 Elul 7804
Leil Selichot 4045 21 Elul 7805
Leil Selichot 4046 23 Elul 7806
Leil Selichot 4047 25 Elul 7807
Leil Selichot 4048 20 Elul 7808
Leil Selichot 4049 21 Elul 7809

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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