Leil Selichot 2825 / סליחות 6585
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6585 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 2822 | 23 Elul 6582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2823 | 25 Elul 6583 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2824 | 21 Elul 6584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2825 | 23 Elul 6585 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2826 | 25 Elul 6586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2827 | 21 Elul 6587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2828 | 23 Elul 6588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2829 | 25 Elul 6589 |
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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