Leil Selichot 8165 / סליחות 11925

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11925 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 8162 25 Elul 11922
Leil Selichot 8163 21 Elul 11923
Leil Selichot 8164 23 Elul 11924
Leil Selichot 8165 25 Elul 11925
Leil Selichot 8166 21 Elul 11926
Leil Selichot 8167 23 Elul 11927
Leil Selichot 8168 25 Elul 11928
Leil Selichot 8169 21 Elul 11929

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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