Leil Selichot 745 / סְלִיחוֹת 4505
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4505 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.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 743 | 20 Elul 4503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 744 | 23 Elul 4504 | ||
| Leil Selichot 745 | 25 Elul 4505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 746 | 20 Elul 4506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 747 | 23 Elul 4507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 748 | 25 Elul 4508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 749 | 25 Elul 4509 | ||
| Leil Selichot 750 | 21 Elul 4510 |
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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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