Leil Selichot 9455 / סליחות 13215

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13215 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 9452 21 Elul 13212
Leil Selichot 9453 23 Elul 13213
Leil Selichot 9454 25 Elul 13214
Leil Selichot 9455 21 Elul 13215
Leil Selichot 9456 23 Elul 13216
Leil Selichot 9457 25 Elul 13217
Leil Selichot 9458 21 Elul 13218
Leil Selichot 9459 21 Elul 13219

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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