Leil Selichot 5365 / סליחות 9125

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9125 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 5362 23 Elul 9122
Leil Selichot 5363 23 Elul 9123
Leil Selichot 5364 20 Elul 9124
Leil Selichot 5365 23 Elul 9125
Leil Selichot 5366 23 Elul 9126
Leil Selichot 5367 25 Elul 9127
Leil Selichot 5368 20 Elul 9128
Leil Selichot 5369 23 Elul 9129

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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