Leil Selichot 8275 / סליחות 12035

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12035 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 8272 23 Elul 12032
Leil Selichot 8273 25 Elul 12033
Leil Selichot 8274 21 Elul 12034
Leil Selichot 8275 21 Elul 12035
Leil Selichot 8276 25 Elul 12036
Leil Selichot 8277 20 Elul 12037
Leil Selichot 8278 21 Elul 12038
Leil Selichot 8279 23 Elul 12039

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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