Leil Selichot 9155 / סליחות 12915

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12915 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 9152 23 Elul 12912
Leil Selichot 9153 25 Elul 12913
Leil Selichot 9154 21 Elul 12914
Leil Selichot 9155 23 Elul 12915
Leil Selichot 9156 25 Elul 12916
Leil Selichot 9157 21 Elul 12917
Leil Selichot 9158 21 Elul 12918
Leil Selichot 9159 25 Elul 12919

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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