Leil Selichot / סליחות

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5785 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 2021 20 Elul 5781
Leil Selichot 2022 21 Elul 5782
Leil Selichot 2023 23 Elul 5783
Leil Selichot 2024 25 Elul 5784
Leil Selichot 2025 20 Elul 5785
Leil Selichot 2026 23 Elul 5786
Leil Selichot 2027 23 Elul 5787
Leil Selichot 2028 25 Elul 5788

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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