Leil Selichot 1868 / סליחות 5628
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5628 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 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 1865 | 25 Elul 5625 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1866 | 21 Elul 5626 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1867 | 21 Elul 5627 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1868 | 25 Elul 5628 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1869 | 21 Elul 5629 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1870 | 21 Elul 5630 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1871 | 23 Elul 5631 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1872 | 25 Elul 5632 |
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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