Leil Selichot 8315 / סליחות 12075

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12075 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 8312 21 Elul 12072
Leil Selichot 8313 23 Elul 12073
Leil Selichot 8314 25 Elul 12074
Leil Selichot 8315 21 Elul 12075
Leil Selichot 8316 23 Elul 12076
Leil Selichot 8317 25 Elul 12077
Leil Selichot 8318 21 Elul 12078
Leil Selichot 8319 21 Elul 12079

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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