Leil Selichot 5585 / סליחות 9345

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9345 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 5582 23 Elul 9342
Leil Selichot 5583 25 Elul 9343
Leil Selichot 5584 20 Elul 9344
Leil Selichot 5585 23 Elul 9345
Leil Selichot 5586 23 Elul 9346
Leil Selichot 5587 20 Elul 9347
Leil Selichot 5588 21 Elul 9348
Leil Selichot 5589 23 Elul 9349

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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