Leil Selichot 6055 / סליחות 9815
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9815 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 6052 | 21 Elul 9812 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6053 | 23 Elul 9813 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6054 | 20 Elul 9814 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6055 | 21 Elul 9815 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6056 | 23 Elul 9816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6057 | 25 Elul 9817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6058 | 20 Elul 9818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6059 | 23 Elul 9819 |
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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