Leil Selichot 6825 / סליחות 10585
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10585 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 6822 | 20 Elul 10582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6823 | 21 Elul 10583 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6824 | 23 Elul 10584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6825 | 25 Elul 10585 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6826 | 20 Elul 10586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6827 | 23 Elul 10587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6828 | 25 Elul 10588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6829 | 25 Elul 10589 |
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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