Leil Selichot 5385 / סליחות 9145
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9145 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 5382 | 21 Elul 9142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5383 | 23 Elul 9143 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5384 | 20 Elul 9144 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5385 | 21 Elul 9145 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5386 | 23 Elul 9146 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5387 | 25 Elul 9147 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5388 | 20 Elul 9148 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5389 | 23 Elul 9149 |
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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