Leil Selichot 5185 / סליחות 8945

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8945 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 5182 21 Elul 8942
Leil Selichot 5183 23 Elul 8943
Leil Selichot 5184 25 Elul 8944
Leil Selichot 5185 21 Elul 8945
Leil Selichot 5186 23 Elul 8946
Leil Selichot 5187 23 Elul 8947
Leil Selichot 5188 20 Elul 8948
Leil Selichot 5189 21 Elul 8949

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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