Leil Selichot 155 / סליחות 3915

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3915 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 152 23 Elul 3912
Leil Selichot 153 25 Elul 3913
Leil Selichot 154 20 Elul 3914
Leil Selichot 155 23 Elul 3915
Leil Selichot 156 25 Elul 3916
Leil Selichot 157 25 Elul 3917
Leil Selichot 158 21 Elul 3918
Leil Selichot 159 25 Elul 3919

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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