Leil Selichot 5755 / סליחות 9515

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9515 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 5752 25 Elul 9512
Leil Selichot 5753 20 Elul 9513
Leil Selichot 5754 21 Elul 9514
Leil Selichot 5755 23 Elul 9515
Leil Selichot 5756 20 Elul 9516
Leil Selichot 5757 21 Elul 9517
Leil Selichot 5758 23 Elul 9518
Leil Selichot 5759 25 Elul 9519

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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