Leil Selichot 1935 / סליחות 5695
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5695 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1932 | 23 Elul 5692 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1933 | 25 Elul 5693 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1934 | 21 Elul 5694 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1935 | 23 Elul 5695 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1936 | 25 Elul 5696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1937 | 21 Elul 5697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1938 | 21 Elul 5698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1939 | 25 Elul 5699 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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