Leil Selichot 8415 / סליחות 12175

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12175 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 8412 25 Elul 12172
Leil Selichot 8413 21 Elul 12173
Leil Selichot 8414 23 Elul 12174
Leil Selichot 8415 25 Elul 12175
Leil Selichot 8416 21 Elul 12176
Leil Selichot 8417 21 Elul 12177
Leil Selichot 8418 25 Elul 12178
Leil Selichot 8419 25 Elul 12179

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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