Leil Selichot 7395 / סליחות 11155

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11155 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 7392 23 Elul 11152
Leil Selichot 7393 23 Elul 11153
Leil Selichot 7394 25 Elul 11154
Leil Selichot 7395 21 Elul 11155
Leil Selichot 7396 23 Elul 11156
Leil Selichot 7397 25 Elul 11157
Leil Selichot 7398 21 Elul 11158
Leil Selichot 7399 23 Elul 11159

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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