Leil Selichot 7525 / סליחות 11285
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11285 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 7522 | 25 Elul 11282 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7523 | 21 Elul 11283 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7524 | 23 Elul 11284 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7525 | 25 Elul 11285 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7526 | 25 Elul 11286 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7527 | 21 Elul 11287 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7528 | 25 Elul 11288 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7529 | 25 Elul 11289 |
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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