Leil Selichot 5875 / סליחות 9635
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9635 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 5872 | 21 Elul 9632 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5873 | 21 Elul 9633 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5874 | 25 Elul 9634 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5875 | 21 Elul 9635 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5876 | 21 Elul 9636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5877 | 23 Elul 9637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5878 | 20 Elul 9638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5879 | 21 Elul 9639 |
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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