Leil Selichot 7245 / סליחות 11005

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11005 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 7242 20 Elul 11002
Leil Selichot 7243 23 Elul 11003
Leil Selichot 7244 23 Elul 11004
Leil Selichot 7245 25 Elul 11005
Leil Selichot 7246 21 Elul 11006
Leil Selichot 7247 23 Elul 11007
Leil Selichot 7248 25 Elul 11008
Leil Selichot 7249 20 Elul 11009

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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