Leil Selichot 2255 / סליחות 6015
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6015 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 2252 | 20 Elul 6012 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2253 | 23 Elul 6013 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2254 | 25 Elul 6014 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2255 | 20 Elul 6015 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2256 | 23 Elul 6016 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2257 | 25 Elul 6017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2258 | 25 Elul 6018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2259 | 21 Elul 6019 |
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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