Leil Selichot 355 / סליחות 4115

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4115 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 352 23 Elul 4112
Leil Selichot 353 25 Elul 4113
Leil Selichot 354 21 Elul 4114
Leil Selichot 355 23 Elul 4115
Leil Selichot 356 25 Elul 4116
Leil Selichot 357 21 Elul 4117
Leil Selichot 358 21 Elul 4118
Leil Selichot 359 25 Elul 4119

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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