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Selichot Prayers

Selichot, pentitential prayers, are recited before the Jewish High Holidays.
What is Selichot?
Selichot (also written slichot) are Jewish penitential prayers recited by Jews in the days leading up to Judaism's High Holidays - Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur.
When is Selichot?
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains when Jews should recite Jewish Penitential prayers called Selichot?
Photos of Selichot in Jerusalem
Enjoy these photos of slichot prayers in Jerusalem on the eve of Yom Kippur.
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