Leil Selichot 8545 / סליחות 12305
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12305 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 8542 | 21 Elul 12302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8543 | 25 Elul 12303 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8544 | 25 Elul 12304 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8545 | 21 Elul 12305 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8546 | 23 Elul 12306 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8547 | 25 Elul 12307 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8548 | 21 Elul 12308 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8549 | 23 Elul 12309 |
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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