Leil Selichot 1615 / סליחות 5375

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5375 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 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1612 25 Elul 5372
Leil Selichot 1613 21 Elul 5373
Leil Selichot 1614 25 Elul 5374
Leil Selichot 1615 25 Elul 5375
Leil Selichot 1616 21 Elul 5376
Leil Selichot 1617 23 Elul 5377
Leil Selichot 1618 25 Elul 5378
Leil Selichot 1619 21 Elul 5379

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.