Leil Selichot 2465 / סְלִיחוֹת 6225
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6225 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 2463 | 23 Elul 6223 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2464 | 25 Elul 6224 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2465 | 21 Elul 6225 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2466 | 23 Elul 6226 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2467 | 25 Elul 6227 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2468 | 20 Elul 6228 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2469 | 23 Elul 6229 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2470 | 23 Elul 6230 |
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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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