Leil Selichot 5395 / סליחות 9155
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9155 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 5392 | 21 Elul 9152 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5393 | 23 Elul 9153 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5394 | 25 Elul 9154 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5395 | 21 Elul 9155 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5396 | 23 Elul 9156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5397 | 25 Elul 9157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5398 | 25 Elul 9158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5399 | 21 Elul 9159 |
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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