Leil Selichot 9245 / סליחות 13005

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13005 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 9242 21 Elul 13002
Leil Selichot 9243 23 Elul 13003
Leil Selichot 9244 25 Elul 13004
Leil Selichot 9245 20 Elul 13005
Leil Selichot 9246 23 Elul 13006
Leil Selichot 9247 23 Elul 13007
Leil Selichot 9248 25 Elul 13008
Leil Selichot 9249 21 Elul 13009

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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