Leil Selichot 4915 / סליחות 8675

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8675 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 4912 21 Elul 8672
Leil Selichot 4913 25 Elul 8673
Leil Selichot 4914 20 Elul 8674
Leil Selichot 4915 21 Elul 8675
Leil Selichot 4916 23 Elul 8676
Leil Selichot 4917 20 Elul 8677
Leil Selichot 4918 21 Elul 8678
Leil Selichot 4919 23 Elul 8679

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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