Leil Selichot 9985 / סליחות 13745
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13745 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 9982 | 20 Elul 13742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9983 | 21 Elul 13743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9984 | 23 Elul 13744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9985 | 25 Elul 13745 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9986 | 21 Elul 13746 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9987 | 23 Elul 13747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9988 | 23 Elul 13748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9989 | 20 Elul 13749 |
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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