Leil Selichot 5425 / סליחות 9185
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9185 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 5422 | 21 Elul 9182 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5423 | 23 Elul 9183 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5424 | 25 Elul 9184 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5425 | 25 Elul 9185 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5426 | 21 Elul 9186 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5427 | 25 Elul 9187 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5428 | 25 Elul 9188 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5429 | 21 Elul 9189 |
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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