Leil Selichot 5055 / סליחות 8815
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8815 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 5052 | 25 Elul 8812 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5053 | 21 Elul 8813 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5054 | 21 Elul 8814 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5055 | 25 Elul 8815 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5056 | 25 Elul 8816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5057 | 21 Elul 8817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5058 | 23 Elul 8818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5059 | 25 Elul 8819 |
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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