Leil Selichot 5355 / סליחות 9115

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9115 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 5352 23 Elul 9112
Leil Selichot 5353 25 Elul 9113
Leil Selichot 5354 21 Elul 9114
Leil Selichot 5355 21 Elul 9115
Leil Selichot 5356 25 Elul 9116
Leil Selichot 5357 20 Elul 9117
Leil Selichot 5358 21 Elul 9118
Leil Selichot 5359 23 Elul 9119

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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