Leil Selichot 7615 / סליחות 11375

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11375 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 7612 23 Elul 11372
Leil Selichot 7613 23 Elul 11373
Leil Selichot 7614 20 Elul 11374
Leil Selichot 7615 23 Elul 11375
Leil Selichot 7616 23 Elul 11376
Leil Selichot 7617 25 Elul 11377
Leil Selichot 7618 21 Elul 11378
Leil Selichot 7619 23 Elul 11379

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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