Leil Selichot 4235 / סליחות 7995

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7995 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 4232 23 Elul 7992
Leil Selichot 4233 25 Elul 7993
Leil Selichot 4234 25 Elul 7994
Leil Selichot 4235 21 Elul 7995
Leil Selichot 4236 25 Elul 7996
Leil Selichot 4237 25 Elul 7997
Leil Selichot 4238 21 Elul 7998
Leil Selichot 4239 23 Elul 7999

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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