Leil Selichot 665 / סליחות 4425

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4425 occurred 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 662 21 Elul 4422
Leil Selichot 663 23 Elul 4423
Leil Selichot 664 20 Elul 4424
Leil Selichot 665 21 Elul 4425
Leil Selichot 666 23 Elul 4426
Leil Selichot 667 23 Elul 4427
Leil Selichot 668 20 Elul 4428
Leil Selichot 669 23 Elul 4429

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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