Leil Selichot 1295 / סליחות 5055

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5055 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 1292 23 Elul 5052
Leil Selichot 1293 25 Elul 5053
Leil Selichot 1294 25 Elul 5054
Leil Selichot 1295 21 Elul 5055
Leil Selichot 1296 25 Elul 5056
Leil Selichot 1297 25 Elul 5057
Leil Selichot 1298 21 Elul 5058
Leil Selichot 1299 23 Elul 5059

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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