Leil Selichot 8285 / סליחות 12045
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12045 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 8282 | 23 Elul 12042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8283 | 25 Elul 12043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8284 | 20 Elul 12044 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8285 | 23 Elul 12045 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8286 | 23 Elul 12046 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8287 | 25 Elul 12047 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8288 | 21 Elul 12048 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8289 | 23 Elul 12049 |
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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