Leil Selichot 3517 / סליחות 7277
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7277 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 3514 | 21 Elul 7274 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3515 | 23 Elul 7275 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3516 | 25 Elul 7276 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3517 | 20 Elul 7277 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3518 | 23 Elul 7278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3519 | 25 Elul 7279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3520 | 25 Elul 7280 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3521 | 21 Elul 7281 |
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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