Leil Selichot 2535 / סליחות 6295
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6295 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 2532 | 25 Elul 6292 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2533 | 21 Elul 6293 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2534 | 23 Elul 6294 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2535 | 25 Elul 6295 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2536 | 21 Elul 6296 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2537 | 21 Elul 6297 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2538 | 25 Elul 6298 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2539 | 21 Elul 6299 |
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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