Leil Selichot 4985 / סליחות 8745

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8745 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 4982 21 Elul 8742
Leil Selichot 4983 21 Elul 8743
Leil Selichot 4984 25 Elul 8744
Leil Selichot 4985 20 Elul 8745
Leil Selichot 4986 21 Elul 8746
Leil Selichot 4987 23 Elul 8747
Leil Selichot 4988 25 Elul 8748
Leil Selichot 4989 21 Elul 8749

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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