Leil Selichot 1135 / סליחות 4895

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4895 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 1132 21 Elul 4892
Leil Selichot 1133 23 Elul 4893
Leil Selichot 1134 25 Elul 4894
Leil Selichot 1135 20 Elul 4895
Leil Selichot 1136 23 Elul 4896
Leil Selichot 1137 23 Elul 4897
Leil Selichot 1138 25 Elul 4898
Leil Selichot 1139 21 Elul 4899

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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