Leil Selichot 3075 / סליחות 6835

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6835 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 3072 23 Elul 6832
Leil Selichot 3073 25 Elul 6833
Leil Selichot 3074 21 Elul 6834
Leil Selichot 3075 23 Elul 6835
Leil Selichot 3076 25 Elul 6836
Leil Selichot 3077 21 Elul 6837
Leil Selichot 3078 21 Elul 6838
Leil Selichot 3079 25 Elul 6839

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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