Leil Selichot 5465 / סליחות 9225
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9225 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 5462 | 20 Elul 9222 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5463 | 21 Elul 9223 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5464 | 23 Elul 9224 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5465 | 25 Elul 9225 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5466 | 20 Elul 9226 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5467 | 23 Elul 9227 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5468 | 25 Elul 9228 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5469 | 25 Elul 9229 |
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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