Leil Selichot 1075 / סליחות 4835

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4835 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 1072 23 Elul 4832
Leil Selichot 1073 25 Elul 4833
Leil Selichot 1074 25 Elul 4834
Leil Selichot 1075 21 Elul 4835
Leil Selichot 1076 25 Elul 4836
Leil Selichot 1077 25 Elul 4837
Leil Selichot 1078 21 Elul 4838
Leil Selichot 1079 23 Elul 4839

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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