Leil Selichot 4485 / סליחות 8245

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8245 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 4482 21 Elul 8242
Leil Selichot 4483 25 Elul 8243
Leil Selichot 4484 25 Elul 8244
Leil Selichot 4485 21 Elul 8245
Leil Selichot 4486 23 Elul 8246
Leil Selichot 4487 25 Elul 8247
Leil Selichot 4488 21 Elul 8248
Leil Selichot 4489 21 Elul 8249

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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