Leil Selichot 2395 / סליחות 6155
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6155 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2392 | 23 Elul 6152 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2393 | 20 Elul 6153 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2394 | 21 Elul 6154 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2395 | 23 Elul 6155 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2396 | 25 Elul 6156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2397 | 20 Elul 6157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2398 | 23 Elul 6158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2399 | 23 Elul 6159 |
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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