Leil Selichot 2885 / סליחות 6645
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6645 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 2882 | 21 Elul 6642 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2883 | 25 Elul 6643 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2884 | 20 Elul 6644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2885 | 21 Elul 6645 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2886 | 23 Elul 6646 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2887 | 20 Elul 6647 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2888 | 21 Elul 6648 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2889 | 23 Elul 6649 |
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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