Leil Selichot 905 / סְלִיחוֹת 4665
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4665 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 903 | 23 Elul 4663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 904 | 25 Elul 4664 | ||
| Leil Selichot 905 | 21 Elul 4665 | ||
| Leil Selichot 906 | 21 Elul 4666 | ||
| Leil Selichot 907 | 25 Elul 4667 | ||
| Leil Selichot 908 | 20 Elul 4668 | ||
| Leil Selichot 909 | 21 Elul 4669 | ||
| Leil Selichot 910 | 23 Elul 4670 |
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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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