Leil Selichot 8195 / סליחות 11955
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11955 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 8192 | 25 Elul 11952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8193 | 21 Elul 11953 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8194 | 23 Elul 11954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8195 | 25 Elul 11955 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8196 | 21 Elul 11956 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8197 | 21 Elul 11957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8198 | 25 Elul 11958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8199 | 25 Elul 11959 |
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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