Leil Selichot 5095 / סליחות 8855

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8855 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 5092 23 Elul 8852
Leil Selichot 5093 20 Elul 8853
Leil Selichot 5094 21 Elul 8854
Leil Selichot 5095 23 Elul 8855
Leil Selichot 5096 25 Elul 8856
Leil Selichot 5097 20 Elul 8857
Leil Selichot 5098 23 Elul 8858
Leil Selichot 5099 25 Elul 8859

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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