Leil Selichot 8975 / סליחות 12735

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12735 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 8972 23 Elul 12732
Leil Selichot 8973 23 Elul 12733
Leil Selichot 8974 20 Elul 12734
Leil Selichot 8975 23 Elul 12735
Leil Selichot 8976 23 Elul 12736
Leil Selichot 8977 25 Elul 12737
Leil Selichot 8978 20 Elul 12738
Leil Selichot 8979 23 Elul 12739

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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