Leil Selichot 7665 / סליחות 11425
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11425 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 7662 | 21 Elul 11422 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7663 | 23 Elul 11423 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7664 | 25 Elul 11424 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7665 | 20 Elul 11425 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7666 | 23 Elul 11426 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7667 | 23 Elul 11427 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7668 | 25 Elul 11428 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7669 | 21 Elul 11429 |
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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