Leil Selichot 9075 / סליחות 12835

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12835 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 9072 20 Elul 12832
Leil Selichot 9073 21 Elul 12833
Leil Selichot 9074 23 Elul 12834
Leil Selichot 9075 25 Elul 12835
Leil Selichot 9076 20 Elul 12836
Leil Selichot 9077 23 Elul 12837
Leil Selichot 9078 25 Elul 12838
Leil Selichot 9079 25 Elul 12839

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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