Leil Selichot 1925 / סליחות 5685
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5685 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.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1922 | 23 Elul 5682 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1923 | 20 Elul 5683 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1924 | 21 Elul 5684 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1925 | 23 Elul 5685 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1926 | 25 Elul 5686 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1927 | 20 Elul 5687 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1928 | 23 Elul 5688 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1929 | 23 Elul 5689 |
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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