Leil Selichot 5845 / סליחות 9605

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9605 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 5842 21 Elul 9602
Leil Selichot 5843 23 Elul 9603
Leil Selichot 5844 25 Elul 9604
Leil Selichot 5845 21 Elul 9605
Leil Selichot 5846 23 Elul 9606
Leil Selichot 5847 25 Elul 9607
Leil Selichot 5848 21 Elul 9608
Leil Selichot 5849 21 Elul 9609

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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