Leil Selichot 8765 / סליחות 12525
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12525 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 8762 | 21 Elul 12522 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8763 | 25 Elul 12523 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8764 | 25 Elul 12524 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8765 | 21 Elul 12525 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8766 | 23 Elul 12526 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8767 | 25 Elul 12527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8768 | 21 Elul 12528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8769 | 21 Elul 12529 |
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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