Leil Selichot 1822 / סְלִיחוֹת 5582
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5582 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1820 | 23 Elul 5580 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1821 | 25 Elul 5581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1822 | 21 Elul 5582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1823 | 23 Elul 5583 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1824 | 25 Elul 5584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1825 | 20 Elul 5585 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1826 | 21 Elul 5586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1827 | 23 Elul 5587 |
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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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