Leil Selichot 5165 / סליחות 8925

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8925 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 5162 21 Elul 8922
Leil Selichot 5163 23 Elul 8923
Leil Selichot 5164 20 Elul 8924
Leil Selichot 5165 21 Elul 8925
Leil Selichot 5166 23 Elul 8926
Leil Selichot 5167 25 Elul 8927
Leil Selichot 5168 20 Elul 8928
Leil Selichot 5169 23 Elul 8929

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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