Leil Selichot 7095 / סליחות 10855
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10855 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 7092 | 25 Elul 10852 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7093 | 20 Elul 10853 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7094 | 23 Elul 10854 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7095 | 23 Elul 10855 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7096 | 20 Elul 10856 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7097 | 21 Elul 10857 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7098 | 23 Elul 10858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7099 | 25 Elul 10859 |
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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