Leil Selichot 6965 / סליחות 10725

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10725 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 6962 21 Elul 10722
Leil Selichot 6963 23 Elul 10723
Leil Selichot 6964 25 Elul 10724
Leil Selichot 6965 21 Elul 10725
Leil Selichot 6966 23 Elul 10726
Leil Selichot 6967 25 Elul 10727
Leil Selichot 6968 21 Elul 10728
Leil Selichot 6969 23 Elul 10729

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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