Leil Selichot 5835 / סליחות 9595
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9595 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 5832 | 23 Elul 9592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5833 | 23 Elul 9593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5834 | 20 Elul 9594 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5835 | 21 Elul 9595 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5836 | 23 Elul 9596 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5837 | 25 Elul 9597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5838 | 20 Elul 9598 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5839 | 23 Elul 9599 |
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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