Leil Selichot 7915 / סליחות 11675

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11675 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 7912 20 Elul 11672
Leil Selichot 7913 23 Elul 11673
Leil Selichot 7914 23 Elul 11674
Leil Selichot 7915 25 Elul 11675
Leil Selichot 7916 21 Elul 11676
Leil Selichot 7917 23 Elul 11677
Leil Selichot 7918 25 Elul 11678
Leil Selichot 7919 21 Elul 11679

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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