Leil Selichot 915 / סְלִיחוֹת 4675
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4675 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 913 | 23 Elul 4673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 914 | 23 Elul 4674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 915 | 20 Elul 4675 | ||
| Leil Selichot 916 | 23 Elul 4676 | ||
| Leil Selichot 917 | 23 Elul 4677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 918 | 25 Elul 4678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 919 | 21 Elul 4679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 920 | 23 Elul 4680 |
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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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