Leil Selichot 4655 / סליחות 8415

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8415 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 4652 23 Elul 8412
Leil Selichot 4653 25 Elul 8413
Leil Selichot 4654 21 Elul 8414
Leil Selichot 4655 23 Elul 8415
Leil Selichot 4656 25 Elul 8416
Leil Selichot 4657 25 Elul 8417
Leil Selichot 4658 21 Elul 8418
Leil Selichot 4659 25 Elul 8419

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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