Leil Selichot 4095 / סליחות 7855

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7855 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 4092 21 Elul 7852
Leil Selichot 4093 21 Elul 7853
Leil Selichot 4094 25 Elul 7854
Leil Selichot 4095 25 Elul 7855
Leil Selichot 4096 21 Elul 7856
Leil Selichot 4097 23 Elul 7857
Leil Selichot 4098 25 Elul 7858
Leil Selichot 4099 21 Elul 7859

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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