Leil Selichot 2337 / סליחות 6097
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6097 occurs after nightfall 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 the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2334 | 23 Elul 6094 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2335 | 25 Elul 6095 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2336 | 21 Elul 6096 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2337 | 21 Elul 6097 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2338 | 25 Elul 6098 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2339 | 25 Elul 6099 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2340 | 21 Elul 6100 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2341 | 23 Elul 6101 |
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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