Leil Selichot 4445 / סליחות 8205

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8205 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 4442 23 Elul 8202
Leil Selichot 4443 25 Elul 8203
Leil Selichot 4444 21 Elul 8204
Leil Selichot 4445 23 Elul 8205
Leil Selichot 4446 23 Elul 8206
Leil Selichot 4447 20 Elul 8207
Leil Selichot 4448 21 Elul 8208
Leil Selichot 4449 23 Elul 8209

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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