Leil Selichot 2122 / סְלִיחוֹת 5882
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5882 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 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 2120 | 21 Elul 5880 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2121 | 23 Elul 5881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2122 | 25 Elul 5882 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2123 | 20 Elul 5883 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2124 | 23 Elul 5884 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2125 | 23 Elul 5885 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2126 | 25 Elul 5886 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2127 | 21 Elul 5887 |
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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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