Leil Selichot 4465 / סליחות 8225

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8225 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 4462 21 Elul 8222
Leil Selichot 4463 25 Elul 8223
Leil Selichot 4464 21 Elul 8224
Leil Selichot 4465 21 Elul 8225
Leil Selichot 4466 23 Elul 8226
Leil Selichot 4467 25 Elul 8227
Leil Selichot 4468 21 Elul 8228
Leil Selichot 4469 23 Elul 8229

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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