Leil Selichot 4455 / סליחות 8215

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8215 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 4452 23 Elul 8212
Leil Selichot 4453 25 Elul 8213
Leil Selichot 4454 25 Elul 8214
Leil Selichot 4455 21 Elul 8215
Leil Selichot 4456 23 Elul 8216
Leil Selichot 4457 25 Elul 8217
Leil Selichot 4458 21 Elul 8218
Leil Selichot 4459 23 Elul 8219

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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