Leil Selichot 865 / סְלִיחוֹת 4625
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4625 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 863 | 23 Elul 4623 | ||
| Leil Selichot 864 | 20 Elul 4624 | ||
| Leil Selichot 865 | 21 Elul 4625 | ||
| Leil Selichot 866 | 23 Elul 4626 | ||
| Leil Selichot 867 | 25 Elul 4627 | ||
| Leil Selichot 868 | 20 Elul 4628 | ||
| Leil Selichot 869 | 23 Elul 4629 | ||
| Leil Selichot 870 | 25 Elul 4630 |
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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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