Leil Selichot 5925 / סליחות 9685
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9685 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 5922 | 25 Elul 9682 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5923 | 21 Elul 9683 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5924 | 23 Elul 9684 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5925 | 25 Elul 9685 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5926 | 21 Elul 9686 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5927 | 23 Elul 9687 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5928 | 25 Elul 9688 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5929 | 20 Elul 9689 |
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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