Leil Selichot 965 / סְלִיחוֹת 4725
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4725 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 963 | 21 Elul 4723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 964 | 23 Elul 4724 | ||
| Leil Selichot 965 | 25 Elul 4725 | ||
| Leil Selichot 966 | 20 Elul 4726 | ||
| Leil Selichot 967 | 23 Elul 4727 | ||
| Leil Selichot 968 | 25 Elul 4728 | ||
| Leil Selichot 969 | 25 Elul 4729 | ||
| Leil Selichot 970 | 21 Elul 4730 |
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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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