Leil Selichot 9865 / סליחות 13625

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13625 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 9862 23 Elul 13622
Leil Selichot 9863 25 Elul 13623
Leil Selichot 9864 20 Elul 13624
Leil Selichot 9865 23 Elul 13625
Leil Selichot 9866 23 Elul 13626
Leil Selichot 9867 25 Elul 13627
Leil Selichot 9868 21 Elul 13628
Leil Selichot 9869 23 Elul 13629

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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