Leil Selichot 7685 / סליחות 11445

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11445 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 7682 21 Elul 11442
Leil Selichot 7683 23 Elul 11443
Leil Selichot 7684 25 Elul 11444
Leil Selichot 7685 20 Elul 11445
Leil Selichot 7686 21 Elul 11446
Leil Selichot 7687 23 Elul 11447
Leil Selichot 7688 20 Elul 11448
Leil Selichot 7689 21 Elul 11449

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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