Leil Selichot 295 / סליחות 4055

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4055 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 292 20 Elul 4052
Leil Selichot 293 21 Elul 4053
Leil Selichot 294 23 Elul 4054
Leil Selichot 295 25 Elul 4055
Leil Selichot 296 20 Elul 4056
Leil Selichot 297 23 Elul 4057
Leil Selichot 298 23 Elul 4058
Leil Selichot 299 25 Elul 4059

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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