Leil Selichot 4335 / סליחות 8095

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8095 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 4332 25 Elul 8092
Leil Selichot 4333 21 Elul 8093
Leil Selichot 4334 23 Elul 8094
Leil Selichot 4335 25 Elul 8095
Leil Selichot 4336 21 Elul 8096
Leil Selichot 4337 23 Elul 8097
Leil Selichot 4338 25 Elul 8098
Leil Selichot 4339 21 Elul 8099

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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