Leil Selichot 5505 / סליחות 9265

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9265 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 5502 25 Elul 9262
Leil Selichot 5503 21 Elul 9263
Leil Selichot 5504 21 Elul 9264
Leil Selichot 5505 25 Elul 9265
Leil Selichot 5506 20 Elul 9266
Leil Selichot 5507 21 Elul 9267
Leil Selichot 5508 23 Elul 9268
Leil Selichot 5509 20 Elul 9269

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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