Leil Selichot 2615 / סליחות 6375
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6375 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 2612 | 23 Elul 6372 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2613 | 25 Elul 6373 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2614 | 21 Elul 6374 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2615 | 23 Elul 6375 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2616 | 25 Elul 6376 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2617 | 20 Elul 6377 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2618 | 23 Elul 6378 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2619 | 23 Elul 6379 |
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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