Leil Selichot 3245 / סליחות 7005
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7005 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 3242 | 25 Elul 7002 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3243 | 20 Elul 7003 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3244 | 23 Elul 7004 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3245 | 25 Elul 7005 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3246 | 25 Elul 7006 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3247 | 21 Elul 7007 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3248 | 25 Elul 7008 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3249 | 25 Elul 7009 |
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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