Leil Selichot 7085 / סליחות 10845

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10845 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 7082 25 Elul 10842
Leil Selichot 7083 21 Elul 10843
Leil Selichot 7084 21 Elul 10844
Leil Selichot 7085 25 Elul 10845
Leil Selichot 7086 20 Elul 10846
Leil Selichot 7087 21 Elul 10847
Leil Selichot 7088 23 Elul 10848
Leil Selichot 7089 25 Elul 10849

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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