Leil Selichot 3995 / סליחות 7755

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7755 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 3992 23 Elul 7752
Leil Selichot 3993 25 Elul 7753
Leil Selichot 3994 21 Elul 7754
Leil Selichot 3995 21 Elul 7755
Leil Selichot 3996 25 Elul 7756
Leil Selichot 3997 20 Elul 7757
Leil Selichot 3998 21 Elul 7758
Leil Selichot 3999 23 Elul 7759

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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