Leil Selichot 9955 / סליחות 13715

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13715 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 9952 21 Elul 13712
Leil Selichot 9953 21 Elul 13713
Leil Selichot 9954 25 Elul 13714
Leil Selichot 9955 20 Elul 13715
Leil Selichot 9956 21 Elul 13716
Leil Selichot 9957 23 Elul 13717
Leil Selichot 9958 25 Elul 13718
Leil Selichot 9959 21 Elul 13719

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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