Leil Selichot 1275 / סליחות 5035

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5035 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 1272 23 Elul 5032
Leil Selichot 1273 25 Elul 5033
Leil Selichot 1274 21 Elul 5034
Leil Selichot 1275 21 Elul 5035
Leil Selichot 1276 25 Elul 5036
Leil Selichot 1277 21 Elul 5037
Leil Selichot 1278 21 Elul 5038
Leil Selichot 1279 23 Elul 5039

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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