Leil Selichot 8865 / סליחות 12625
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12625 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 8862 | 25 Elul 12622 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8863 | 21 Elul 12623 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8864 | 23 Elul 12624 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8865 | 25 Elul 12625 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8866 | 21 Elul 12626 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8867 | 21 Elul 12627 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8868 | 25 Elul 12628 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8869 | 20 Elul 12629 |
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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