Leil Selichot 7765 / סליחות 11525
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11525 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 7762 | 25 Elul 11522 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7763 | 20 Elul 11523 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7764 | 23 Elul 11524 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7765 | 23 Elul 11525 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7766 | 25 Elul 11526 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7767 | 21 Elul 11527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7768 | 23 Elul 11528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7769 | 25 Elul 11529 |
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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