Leil Selichot 6835 / סליחות 10595

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10595 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 6832 25 Elul 10592
Leil Selichot 6833 21 Elul 10593
Leil Selichot 6834 23 Elul 10594
Leil Selichot 6835 25 Elul 10595
Leil Selichot 6836 21 Elul 10596
Leil Selichot 6837 21 Elul 10597
Leil Selichot 6838 25 Elul 10598
Leil Selichot 6839 20 Elul 10599

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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