Leil Selichot 4385 / סליחות 8145
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8145 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 4382 | 25 Elul 8142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4383 | 25 Elul 8143 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4384 | 21 Elul 8144 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4385 | 25 Elul 8145 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4386 | 25 Elul 8146 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4387 | 21 Elul 8147 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4388 | 23 Elul 8148 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4389 | 25 Elul 8149 |
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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