Leil Selichot 2275 / סליחות 6035

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6035 occurs after nightfall 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 2272 21 Elul 6032
Leil Selichot 2273 23 Elul 6033
Leil Selichot 2274 23 Elul 6034
Leil Selichot 2275 20 Elul 6035
Leil Selichot 2276 23 Elul 6036
Leil Selichot 2277 23 Elul 6037
Leil Selichot 2278 25 Elul 6038
Leil Selichot 2279 21 Elul 6039

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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