Leil Selichot 9935 / סליחות 13695

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13695 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 9932 21 Elul 13692
Leil Selichot 9933 23 Elul 13693
Leil Selichot 9934 25 Elul 13694
Leil Selichot 9935 20 Elul 13695
Leil Selichot 9936 23 Elul 13696
Leil Selichot 9937 23 Elul 13697
Leil Selichot 9938 20 Elul 13698
Leil Selichot 9939 21 Elul 13699

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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