Leil Selichot 5892 / סליחות 9652
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9652 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 5889 | 21 Elul 9649 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5890 | 23 Elul 9650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5891 | 25 Elul 9651 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5892 | 25 Elul 9652 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5893 | 21 Elul 9653 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5894 | 25 Elul 9654 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5895 | 25 Elul 9655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5896 | 21 Elul 9656 |
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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