Leil Selichot 6725 / סליחות 10485
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10485 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 6722 | 23 Elul 10482 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6723 | 23 Elul 10483 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6724 | 20 Elul 10484 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6725 | 23 Elul 10485 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6726 | 23 Elul 10486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6727 | 25 Elul 10487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6728 | 20 Elul 10488 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6729 | 23 Elul 10489 |
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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