Leil Selichot 1195 / סליחות 4955

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4955 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 1192 25 Elul 4952
Leil Selichot 1193 21 Elul 4953
Leil Selichot 1194 23 Elul 4954
Leil Selichot 1195 25 Elul 4955
Leil Selichot 1196 21 Elul 4956
Leil Selichot 1197 21 Elul 4957
Leil Selichot 1198 25 Elul 4958
Leil Selichot 1199 25 Elul 4959

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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