Leil Selichot 7795 / סליחות 11555

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11555 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 7792 23 Elul 11552
Leil Selichot 7793 25 Elul 11553
Leil Selichot 7794 21 Elul 11554
Leil Selichot 7795 23 Elul 11555
Leil Selichot 7796 25 Elul 11556
Leil Selichot 7797 21 Elul 11557
Leil Selichot 7798 21 Elul 11558
Leil Selichot 7799 25 Elul 11559

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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