Leil Selichot 635 / סליחות 4395

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4395 occurred 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 632 21 Elul 4392
Leil Selichot 633 25 Elul 4393
Leil Selichot 634 20 Elul 4394
Leil Selichot 635 21 Elul 4395
Leil Selichot 636 23 Elul 4396
Leil Selichot 637 25 Elul 4397
Leil Selichot 638 21 Elul 4398
Leil Selichot 639 23 Elul 4399

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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