Leil Selichot 2165 / סליחות 5925
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5925 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2162 | 25 Elul 5922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2163 | 25 Elul 5923 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2164 | 21 Elul 5924 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2165 | 23 Elul 5925 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2166 | 25 Elul 5926 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2167 | 21 Elul 5927 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2168 | 21 Elul 5928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2169 | 25 Elul 5929 |
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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