Leil Selichot 235 / סְלִיחוֹת 3995
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3995 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 233 | 23 Elul 3993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 234 | 25 Elul 3994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 235 | 21 Elul 3995 | ||
| Leil Selichot 236 | 21 Elul 3996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 237 | 25 Elul 3997 | ||
| Leil Selichot 238 | 25 Elul 3998 | ||
| Leil Selichot 239 | 21 Elul 3999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 240 | 23 Elul 4000 |
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References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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