Leil Selichot 9115 / סליחות 12875
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12875 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 9112 | 25 Elul 12872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9113 | 21 Elul 12873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9114 | 21 Elul 12874 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9115 | 25 Elul 12875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9116 | 20 Elul 12876 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9117 | 21 Elul 12877 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9118 | 23 Elul 12878 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9119 | 20 Elul 12879 |
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.