Leil Selichot 2295 / סְלִיחוֹת 6055
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6055 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 2293 | 21 Elul 6053 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2294 | 23 Elul 6054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2295 | 20 Elul 6055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2296 | 21 Elul 6056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2297 | 23 Elul 6057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2298 | 25 Elul 6058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2299 | 20 Elul 6059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2300 | 23 Elul 6060 |
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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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