Leil Selichot 175 / סליחות 3935

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3935 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 172 23 Elul 3932
Leil Selichot 173 23 Elul 3933
Leil Selichot 174 20 Elul 3934
Leil Selichot 175 23 Elul 3935
Leil Selichot 176 23 Elul 3936
Leil Selichot 177 25 Elul 3937
Leil Selichot 178 21 Elul 3938
Leil Selichot 179 23 Elul 3939

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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