Leil Selichot 655 / סְלִיחוֹת 4415
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4415 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 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 653 | 25 Elul 4413 | ||
| Leil Selichot 654 | 25 Elul 4414 | ||
| Leil Selichot 655 | 21 Elul 4415 | ||
| Leil Selichot 656 | 23 Elul 4416 | ||
| Leil Selichot 657 | 25 Elul 4417 | ||
| Leil Selichot 658 | 21 Elul 4418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 659 | 21 Elul 4419 | ||
| Leil Selichot 660 | 25 Elul 4420 |
Advertisement
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.