Leil Selichot 7735 / סליחות 11495

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11495 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 7732 20 Elul 11492
Leil Selichot 7733 21 Elul 11493
Leil Selichot 7734 23 Elul 11494
Leil Selichot 7735 25 Elul 11495
Leil Selichot 7736 20 Elul 11496
Leil Selichot 7737 23 Elul 11497
Leil Selichot 7738 23 Elul 11498
Leil Selichot 7739 25 Elul 11499

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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