Leil Selichot 5225 / סליחות 8985
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8985 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 5222 | 25 Elul 8982 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5223 | 21 Elul 8983 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5224 | 25 Elul 8984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5225 | 25 Elul 8985 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5226 | 21 Elul 8986 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5227 | 23 Elul 8987 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5228 | 25 Elul 8988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5229 | 21 Elul 8989 |
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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