Leil Selichot 4095 / סליחות 7855
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7855 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 4092 | 21 Elul 7852 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4093 | 21 Elul 7853 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4094 | 25 Elul 7854 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4095 | 25 Elul 7855 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4096 | 21 Elul 7856 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4097 | 23 Elul 7857 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4098 | 25 Elul 7858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4099 | 21 Elul 7859 |
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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