Leil Selichot 9675 / סליחות 13435

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13435 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 9672 21 Elul 13432
Leil Selichot 9673 23 Elul 13433
Leil Selichot 9674 25 Elul 13434
Leil Selichot 9675 21 Elul 13435
Leil Selichot 9676 23 Elul 13436
Leil Selichot 9677 25 Elul 13437
Leil Selichot 9678 21 Elul 13438
Leil Selichot 9679 21 Elul 13439

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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