Leil Selichot 9025 / סליחות 12785

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12785 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 9022 21 Elul 12782
Leil Selichot 9023 23 Elul 12783
Leil Selichot 9024 25 Elul 12784
Leil Selichot 9025 20 Elul 12785
Leil Selichot 9026 23 Elul 12786
Leil Selichot 9027 23 Elul 12787
Leil Selichot 9028 25 Elul 12788
Leil Selichot 9029 21 Elul 12789

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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