Leil Selichot 7765 / סליחות 11525

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11525 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 7762 25 Elul 11522
Leil Selichot 7763 20 Elul 11523
Leil Selichot 7764 23 Elul 11524
Leil Selichot 7765 23 Elul 11525
Leil Selichot 7766 25 Elul 11526
Leil Selichot 7767 21 Elul 11527
Leil Selichot 7768 23 Elul 11528
Leil Selichot 7769 25 Elul 11529

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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