Leil Selichot 3275 / סליחות 7035

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7035 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 3272 25 Elul 7032
Leil Selichot 3273 25 Elul 7033
Leil Selichot 3274 21 Elul 7034
Leil Selichot 3275 25 Elul 7035
Leil Selichot 3276 25 Elul 7036
Leil Selichot 3277 21 Elul 7037
Leil Selichot 3278 21 Elul 7038
Leil Selichot 3279 25 Elul 7039

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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