Leil Selichot 285 / סְלִיחוֹת 4045

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4045 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 283 21 Elul 4043
Leil Selichot 284 23 Elul 4044
Leil Selichot 285 25 Elul 4045
Leil Selichot 286 21 Elul 4046
Leil Selichot 287 21 Elul 4047
Leil Selichot 288 25 Elul 4048
Leil Selichot 289 20 Elul 4049
Leil Selichot 290 21 Elul 4050
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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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