Leil Selichot 7705 / סליחות 11465

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11465 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 7702 21 Elul 11462
Leil Selichot 7703 21 Elul 11463
Leil Selichot 7704 25 Elul 11464
Leil Selichot 7705 25 Elul 11465
Leil Selichot 7706 21 Elul 11466
Leil Selichot 7707 23 Elul 11467
Leil Selichot 7708 25 Elul 11468
Leil Selichot 7709 21 Elul 11469

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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