Leil Selichot 1125 / סליחות 4885

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4885 occurred 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 1122 21 Elul 4882
Leil Selichot 1123 23 Elul 4883
Leil Selichot 1124 25 Elul 4884
Leil Selichot 1125 21 Elul 4885
Leil Selichot 1126 21 Elul 4886
Leil Selichot 1127 25 Elul 4887
Leil Selichot 1128 20 Elul 4888
Leil Selichot 1129 21 Elul 4889

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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